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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Kenex Radiation Shield installed with GE Healthcare Interventional, Surgery, CT and X-Ray Imaging systems.

Reported: April 22, 2015 Initiated: March 9, 2015 #Z-1441-2015

Product Description

Kenex Radiation Shield installed with GE Healthcare Interventional, Surgery, CT and X-Ray Imaging systems.

Reason for Recall

GE Healthcare has recently become aware of an improper installation of a ceiling suspended pendent supporting a radiation shield and/or surgical lamp. The pendent system was not installed per specified installation requirements. There has been a reported incident of a radiation shield falling from the ceiling causing a minor injury.

Details

Recalling Firm
GE Healthcare
Units Affected
797 (3 US, 794 OUS).
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Distribution to the states of : CA and MA., and to the countries of : SPAIN, INDIA, JAPAN, AZERBAIJAN, BULGARIA, BELARUS, SWITZERLAND, CZECH REPUBLIC, GERMANY, EGYPT, FINLAND, FRANCE, UNITED KINGDOM, GUYANA, IRELAND, ISRAEL, ITALY, NIGERIA and NORWAY.
Location
Waukesha, WI

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Kenex Radiation Shield installed with GE Healthcare Interventional, Surgery, CT and X-Ray Imaging systems.. Recalled by GE Healthcare. Units affected: 797 (3 US, 794 OUS)..
Why was this product recalled?
GE Healthcare has recently become aware of an improper installation of a ceiling suspended pendent supporting a radiation shield and/or surgical lamp. The pendent system was not installed per specified installation requirements. There has been a reported incident of a radiation shield falling from the ceiling causing a minor injury.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 22, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1441-2015.