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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

GE Healthcare Precision 500D, Precision MPI & Precision RXI X-ray imaging systems. The Precision 500D R&F X-ray System is intended to be used as a universal diagnostic imaging system for radiographic and fluoroscopic examinations, including general R&F and pediatric examinations. The Precision 500D R&F X-ray Systems are intended for use by a qualified/trained doctor or technician on both adult and pediatric subjects for taking diagnostic radiographic and fluoroscopic exposures of the whole bo

Reported: February 12, 2014 Initiated: December 12, 2013 #Z-0911-2014

Product Description

GE Healthcare Precision 500D, Precision MPI & Precision RXI X-ray imaging systems. The Precision 500D R&F X-ray System is intended to be used as a universal diagnostic imaging system for radiographic and fluoroscopic examinations, including general R&F and pediatric examinations. The Precision 500D R&F X-ray Systems are intended for use by a qualified/trained doctor or technician on both adult and pediatric subjects for taking diagnostic radiographic and fluoroscopic exposures of the whole body, skull, spinal column, chest, abdomen, extremities, and other body parts. Applications can be performed with the patient sitting, standing, or lying in the prone or supine position.

Reason for Recall

GE Healthcare has recently become aware of a potential safety issue involving the Precision 500D, Precision MPI & Precision RXI X-ray imaging systems overhead LCD Video Monitor Suspension (Single monitor & Dual monitor). There is a potential for the locking nut to loosen out of the LCD Video Monitor Suspension yoke. This will not lead to an immediate fall of the suspended monitor since it will

Details

Recalling Firm
GE Healthcare, LLC
Units Affected
816 (722 US, 94 OUS).
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) including Guam and DC but excluding CT, DE, HI and RI; and internationally to: AUSTRALIA, BULGARIA, CANADA, CHILE, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, GERMANY, HONDURAS, IRELAND, ITALY, KUWAIT, LEBANON, MALTA, NAMIBIA, PORTUGAL, ROMANIA, RUSSIA, SAUDI ARABIA, SLOVAKIA, SPAIN, SWITZERLAND, TAIWAN, TURKEY, UNITED KINGDOM, VENEZUELA, and YEMEN.
Location
Waukesha, WI

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
GE Healthcare Precision 500D, Precision MPI & Precision RXI X-ray imaging systems. The Precision 500D R&F X-ray System is intended to be used as a universal diagnostic imaging system for radiographic and fluoroscopic examinations, including general R&F and pediatric examinations. The Precision 500D R&F X-ray Systems are intended for use by a qualified/trained doctor or technician on both adult and pediatric subjects for taking diagnostic radiographic and fluoroscopic exposures of the whole body, skull, spinal column, chest, abdomen, extremities, and other body parts. Applications can be performed with the patient sitting, standing, or lying in the prone or supine position.. Recalled by GE Healthcare, LLC. Units affected: 816 (722 US, 94 OUS)..
Why was this product recalled?
GE Healthcare has recently become aware of a potential safety issue involving the Precision 500D, Precision MPI & Precision RXI X-ray imaging systems overhead LCD Video Monitor Suspension (Single monitor & Dual monitor). There is a potential for the locking nut to loosen out of the LCD Video Monitor Suspension yoke. This will not lead to an immediate fall of the suspended monitor since it will
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on February 12, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0911-2014.