PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

GE Healthcare, Discovery IGS 730 & Discovery IGS 740. Discovery IGS 730 : The angiographic X-ray systems are indicated for use in generating fluoroscopic and rotational images of human anatomy for cardiovascular, vascular & non vascular diagnostic and interventional procedures. Discovery IGS 740: The angiographic X-ray systems are indicated for use for patients from newborn to geriatric in generating fluoroscopic and rotational images of human anatomy for cardiovascular, vascular and nonv

Reported: January 21, 2015 Initiated: December 10, 2014 #Z-0966-2015

Product Description

GE Healthcare, Discovery IGS 730 & Discovery IGS 740. Discovery IGS 730 : The angiographic X-ray systems are indicated for use in generating fluoroscopic and rotational images of human anatomy for cardiovascular, vascular & non vascular diagnostic and interventional procedures. Discovery IGS 740: The angiographic X-ray systems are indicated for use for patients from newborn to geriatric in generating fluoroscopic and rotational images of human anatomy for cardiovascular, vascular and nonvascular, diagnostic and interventional procedures.

Reason for Recall

Potential unintentional system motion or rotation due to a positioning user interface issue with Discovery IGS 730 and 740 products.

Details

Recalling Firm
GE Healthcare
Units Affected
24 ( 7 US, 17 OUS)
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-Distributed in the states of CO, CT, MS, NJ, NY, OH, and WA, and the countries of BELGIUM, CANADA, CHINA, FRANCE, GERMANY, JAPAN, MEXICO, PERU, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, and UNITED KINGDOM.
Location
Waukesha, WI

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
GE Healthcare, Discovery IGS 730 & Discovery IGS 740. Discovery IGS 730 : The angiographic X-ray systems are indicated for use in generating fluoroscopic and rotational images of human anatomy for cardiovascular, vascular & non vascular diagnostic and interventional procedures. Discovery IGS 740: The angiographic X-ray systems are indicated for use for patients from newborn to geriatric in generating fluoroscopic and rotational images of human anatomy for cardiovascular, vascular and nonvascular, diagnostic and interventional procedures.. Recalled by GE Healthcare. Units affected: 24 ( 7 US, 17 OUS).
Why was this product recalled?
Potential unintentional system motion or rotation due to a positioning user interface issue with Discovery IGS 730 and 740 products.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on January 21, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0966-2015.