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FDA Devices recall · Reported August 28, 2013

GE Healthcare, Precision 500D Product Usage: The Precision 500D is designed to perform radiographic and fluoroscopic x-ray examinations.

GE Healthcare has recently become aware of a potential safety issue involving the overhead Video Monitor Suspension involving Precision 500D Systems. There is a potential for …

Recall #
Z-1989-2013
Affected scope
445 (421 US, 24 OUS)
Initiated
May 2, 2013
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Ge Healthcare, LLC recalled GE Healthcare, Precision 500D Product Usage: The Precision 500D is designed to perfor… - a moderate-severity action.

GE Healthcare, Precision 500D Product Usage: The Precision 500D is designed to perfor… was recalled by Ge Healthcare, LLC in August 28, 2013. Reason: GE Healthcare has recently become aware of a potential safety issue involving the overhead Video Monitor Susp…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1989-2013 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Ge Healthcare, LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-GE Healthcare has recently become aware of a potential safety issue involving the overhead Video Monitor Susp….

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
August 28, 2013
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1989-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1989-2013) was formally reported on August 28, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on May 2, 2013. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Ge Healthcare, LLC is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Waukesha, WI. Federal records list the affected scope as 445 (421 US, 24 OUS).

The documented reason for this recall is: GE Healthcare has recently become aware of a potential safety issue involving the overhead Video Monitor Suspension involving Precision 500D Systems. There is a potential for the locking nut to loosen out of the Vid… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide in the states of AL, AK, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MA, NMI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NV,NH,NJ, NM, NY, NC,ND, OH, OK OR, PA,SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV,…. Distribution scope 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, 3 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 the database

Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

445 (421 US, 24 OUS)

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

GE Healthcare, Precision 500D Product Usage: The Precision 500D is designed to perform radiographic and fluoroscopic x-ray examinations.

Reason for recall

GE Healthcare has recently become aware of a potential safety issue involving the overhead Video Monitor Suspension involving Precision 500D Systems. There is a potential for the locking nut to loosen out of the Video Monitor Suspension yoke which could result in impact. This will not lead to an immediate fall of the suspended monitor since it will be held in place by the remaining bushing and

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-1989-2013
Date reported August 28, 2013
Date initiated May 2, 2013
Recalling firm Ge Healthcare, LLC
Firm location Waukesha, WI
Affected scope 445 (421 US, 24 OUS)
Distribution Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide in the states of AL, AK, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MA, NMI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NV,NH,NJ, NM, NY, NC,ND, OH, OK OR, PA,SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY and the coun…

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

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
GE Healthcare, Precision 500D Product Usage: The Precision 500D is designed to perform radiographic and fluoroscopic x-ray examinations.. Recalled by Ge Healthcare, LLC. Units affected: 445 (421 US, 24 OUS).
Why was this product recalled?
GE Healthcare has recently become aware of a potential safety issue involving the overhead Video Monitor Suspension involving Precision 500D Systems. There is a potential for the locking nut to loosen out of the Video Monitor Suspension yoke which could result in impact. This will not lead to an immediate fall of the suspended monitor since it will be held in place by the remaining bushing and
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 28, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1989-2013.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide in the states of AL, AK, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MA, NMI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NV,NH,NJ, NM, NY, NC,ND, OH, OK OR, PA,SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY and the countries of CANADA, FRANCE GERMANY, GREAT BRITAIN ITALY, PANAMA, SAUDI ARABIA..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-1989-2013) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Devices, reported August 28, 2013. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.