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FDA Devices recall · Reported July 18, 2012

GE Advantage CT/PET Fusion for Advantage Windows Workstation with Volume View CT Colonography/Navigator 2 software. (Version 4.0, 4.1,or 4.2) The Advantage CT/PET Fusion clinical application provides easy comparison of three dimensional (3D) anatomical images from Computed Tomography (CT) and functional images from Positron Emission Tomography (PET).

GE Healthcare has become aware of a potential safety issue due to incorrect alignment of fused CT and PET images associated with the CT/PET fusion capabilities of your Volume View…

Recall #
Z-1960-2012
Affected scope
70
Initiated
May 24, 2012
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Ge Healthcare, LLC recalled GE Advantage CT/PET Fusion for Advantage Windows Workstation with Volume View CT Colonogr… - a moderate-severity action.

GE Advantage CT/PET Fusion for Advantage Windows Workstation with Volume View CT Colonogr… was recalled by Ge Healthcare, LLC in July 18, 2012. Reason: GE Healthcare has become aware of a potential safety issue due to incorrect alignment of fused CT and PET ima…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1960-2012 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Ge Healthcare, LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-GE Healthcare has become aware of a potential safety issue due to incorrect alignment of fused CT and PET ima….

Moderate
severity level
70 units
affected scope
Class II
classification
July 18, 2012
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1960-2012 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

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Product description

GE Advantage CT/PET Fusion for Advantage Windows Workstation with Volume View CT Colonography/Navigator 2 software. (Version 4.0, 4.1,or 4.2) The Advantage CT/PET Fusion clinical application provides easy comparison of three dimensional (3D) anatomical images from Computed Tomography (CT) and functional images from Positron Emission Tomography (PET).

Reason for recall

GE Healthcare has become aware of a potential safety issue due to incorrect alignment of fused CT and PET images associated with the CT/PET fusion capabilities of your Volume Viewer and CT/PET Fusion application. Volume Viewer allows two studies (one PET and one CT) that are registered in the same spatial domain to be viewed simultaneously in fused mode. The two images should be aligned to th

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-1960-2012
Date reported July 18, 2012
Date initiated May 24, 2012
Recalling firm Ge Healthcare, LLC
Firm location Waukesha, WI
Affected scope 70
Distribution Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of CA, FL, IL, MA, NJ, NY, SC, and TX and the countries of TURKEY, TUNISIA, TAIWAN, SPAIN, SINGAPORE, SAUDI ARABIA, RUSSIAN FEDERATION, KENYA, JAPAN, ITALY, IRELAND, INDIA, GREAT…

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

70 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Devices record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
GE Advantage CT/PET Fusion for Advantage Windows Workstation with Volume View CT Colonography/Navigator 2 software. (Version 4.0, 4.1,or 4.2) The Advantage CT/PET Fusion clinical application provides easy comparison of three dimensional (3D) anatomical images from Computed Tomography (CT) and functional images from Positron Emission Tomography (PET).. Recalled by Ge Healthcare, LLC. Units affected: 70.
Why was this product recalled?
GE Healthcare has become aware of a potential safety issue due to incorrect alignment of fused CT and PET images associated with the CT/PET fusion capabilities of your Volume Viewer and CT/PET Fusion application. Volume Viewer allows two studies (one PET and one CT) that are registered in the same spatial domain to be viewed simultaneously in fused mode. The two images should be aligned to th
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 18, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1960-2012.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of CA, FL, IL, MA, NJ, NY, SC, and TX and the countries of TURKEY, TUNISIA, TAIWAN, SPAIN, SINGAPORE, SAUDI ARABIA, RUSSIAN FEDERATION, KENYA, JAPAN, ITALY, IRELAND, INDIA, GREAT BRITAIN, GERMANY, FRANCE, EGYPT, CHILE, CHINA, CANADA, BRAZIL, BELGIUM, AUSTRIA, and ARGENTINA..
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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