Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported September 25, 2013
GE Healthcare has recently become aware of a potential safety issue with respect to Discovery IGS 730 Imaging Systems. A patient data management error may prevent the Discovery…
Ge Healthcare, LLC recalled GE Healthcare Discovery IGS 730 Cardiovascular X-Ray Imaging System. The angiography X… - a moderate-severity action.
GE Healthcare Discovery IGS 730 Cardiovascular X-Ray Imaging System. The angiography X… was recalled by Ge Healthcare, LLC in September 25, 2013. Reason: GE Healthcare has recently become aware of a potential safety issue with respect to Discovery IGS 730 Imaging…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2253-2013 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 with respect to Discovery IGS 730 Imaging….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2253-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2253-2013) was formally reported on September 25, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on June 19, 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 4 (2 US, 2 OUS).
The documented reason for this recall is: GE Healthcare has recently become aware of a potential safety issue with respect to Discovery IGS 730 Imaging Systems. A patient data management error may prevent the Discovery IGS 730 Imaging System from booting on … Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) including states of : PA and TN; countries of: FRANCE and SINGAPORE.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
4 (2 US, 2 OUS)
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
GE Healthcare Discovery IGS 730 Cardiovascular X-Ray Imaging System. The angiography X-ray systems are indicated for use in generating fluoroscopic and rotational images of human anatomy for cardiovascular, vascular and non-vascular, diagnostic and interventional procedures. Additionally, with the OR table, the angiographic X-ray systems are indicated for use in generating fluoroscopic and rotational images of human anatomy for image guided surgical procedures. The OR table is suitable for interventional and surgical procedures.
GE Healthcare has recently become aware of a potential safety issue with respect to Discovery IGS 730 Imaging Systems. A patient data management error may prevent the Discovery IGS 730 Imaging System from booting on start-up or re-booting during procedure. The boot issue may occur when a large amount of patient data remains in the browser and is not deleted. The inability to boot the system ma
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2253-2013 |
| Date reported | September 25, 2013 |
| Date initiated | June 19, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Ge Healthcare, LLC |
| Firm location | Waukesha, WI |
| Affected scope | 4 (2 US, 2 OUS) |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) including states of : PA and TN; countries of: FRANCE and SINGAPORE. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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