Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported August 29, 2018
GE Healthcare has identified that some CT systems may have a damaged cable that can expose 120VAC to Service Engineers working inside the gantry.
Ge Healthcare Japan Corporation recalled GE Healthcare Revolution EVO, Optima CT660, Optima CT670, Optima CT680. The systems are … - a moderate-severity action.
GE Healthcare Revolution EVO, Optima CT660, Optima CT670, Optima CT680. The systems are … was recalled by Ge Healthcare Japan Corporation in August 29, 2018. Reason: GE Healthcare has identified that some CT systems may have a damaged cable that can expose 120VAC to Service …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2870-2018 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Ge Healthcare Japan Corporation issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-GE Healthcare has identified that some CT systems may have a damaged cable that can expose 120VAC to Service ….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2870-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2870-2018) was formally reported on August 29, 2018, with the manufacturer initiating the action on April 27, 2018. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Ge Healthcare Japan Corporation is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Hino. Federal records list the affected scope as 4,007 devices total (products 1, 2, 3).
The documented reason for this recall is: GE Healthcare has identified that some CT systems may have a damaged cable that can expose 120VAC to Service Engineers working inside the gantry. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide) distribution to states of: AK, AL, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, GU, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, RI, SC, SD, …. 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 - 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.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,422 medical devices recalls on record
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.
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
4,007 devices total (products 1, 2, 3)
Related Recalls
6
0 from same agency
GE Healthcare Revolution EVO, Optima CT660, Optima CT670, Optima CT680. The systems are intended for head, whole body, cardiac and vascular X-ray Computed Tomography applications. Sold under the following product names: CT GOLDSEAL LIGHTSPEED ULTRA, CT OPTIMA 660, CT OPTIMA 660 M40 3.5 LONG BJG, CT OPTIMA 660 M40 GT1700, CT OPTIMA 660 M40 GT1700 BEIJI, CT OPTIMA 660 M40 GT1700 HINO, CT OPTIMA 660 M40 GT2000 BEIJI, CT OPTIMA 660 M40 GT2000 HINO, CT OPTIMA CT 660, CT OPTIMA CT660, CT OPTIMA CT660 M4, CT OPTIMA CT660 M40, CT REVOLUTION EVO 3.5 LONG HIN, CT REVOLUTION EVO VT2000 HINO, CT660 MAR UPGRADE, MOBILE OPTIMA CT 660, OPTI660_A_G_2.0, OPTI660_M40_G, OPTI660_M40_L, OPTIMA 660, OPTIMA 660 128 FOR TW- DIRECT, OPTIMA 660 GT2000 M40 HINO MULTISLICE, OPTIMA 660 M40, OPTIMA 660 M40, OPTIMA 660 M40 3.5 HVY BJG, OPTIMA 660 M40 3.5 LONG BJG, OPTIMA 660 M40 3.5 LONG BJG, OPTIMA 660 M40 3.5 LONG HINO, OPTIMA 660 M40 3.5 MID, OPTIMA 660 M40 3.5 MID BJG, OPTIMA 660 M40 3.5 MID HINO, OPTIMA 660 M40 3.5/6, OPTIMA 660 M40 3.5/6 HVY BJG, OPTIMA 660 M40 3.5/6 HVY HINO, OPTIMA 660 M40 3.5/6 HVY WAUK, OPTIMA 660 M40 3.5/6 LONG, OPTIMA 660 M40 3.5/6 LONG B, OPTIMA 660 M40 3.5/6 LONG BJG, OPTIMA 660 M40 3.5/6 LONG HINO, OPTIMA 660 M40 3.5/6 LONG WAUK, OPTIMA 660 M40 3.5/6 MID BJ, OPTIMA 660 M40 3.5/6 MID BJG, OPTIMA 660 M40 3.5/6 MID HI, OPTIMA 660 M40 3.5/6 MID HINO, OPTIMA 660 M40 3.5/6 MID WA, OPTIMA 660 M40 3.5/6 MID WAUK, OPTIMA 660 M40 GT1700, OPTIMA 660 M40 GT1700 BEIJING, OPTIMA 660 M40 GT1700 HINO, OPTIMA 660 M40 GT1700 WAUK, OPTIMA 660 M40 GT2000 B, OPTIMA 660 M40 GT2000 BEIJI, OPTIMA 660 M40 GT2000 BEIJING, OPTIMA 660 M40 GT2000 HINO, OPTIMA 660 M40 GT2000 WAUK, OPTIMA 660 M40 MOBILE BEIJING, OPTIMA CT 660, OPTIMA CT660 ASIR, OPTIMA CT660 ASIR 128 M RU, OPTIMA CT660 FREEDOM MD HN2, OPTIMA CT660 M40 GT1700, OPTIMA CT660 M40 GT2000, OPTIMA CT660 M40 GT2000 BEIJIN, OPTIMA CT660 M40 GT2000 HINO, OPTIMA CT660 P2.5, OPTIMA CT660 P25 UPG KIT, OPTIMA CT660 PRO MID, OPTIMA CT660 SE, OPTIMA CT660 SE GT 1700, OPTIMA CT680, OPTIMA CT680 KL64 GT1700 BHW, REVOLUTION EVO, REVOLUTION EVO 3.5 HVY BJG, REVOLUTION EVO 3.5 HVY HINO, REVOLUTION EVO 3.5 HVY WAUK, REVOLUTION EVO 3.5 LONG BJG, REVOLUTION EVO 3.5 LONG HINO, REVOLUTION EVO 3.5 LONG WAUK, REVOLUTION EVO 3.5 MID BJG, REVOLUTION EVO 3.5 MID HINO, REVOLUTION EVO 3.5 MID WAUK, REVOLUTION EVO 3.5MID HINO CT, REVOLUTION EVO 3.6 CHN HINO, REVOLUTION EVO 3.6 HVY BJG, REVOLUTION EVO 3.6 HVY HINO, REVOLUTION EVO 3.6 HVY WAUK, REVOLUTION EVO 3.6 LONG, REVOLUTION EVO 3.6 LONG BJG, REVOLUTION EVO 3.6 LONG HIN, REVOLUTION EVO 3.6 LONG HINO, REVOLUTION EVO 3.6 LONG WAUK, REVOLUTION EVO 3.6 MID BJG, REVOLUTION EVO 3.6 MID HINO, REVOLUTION EVO 3.6 MID WAUK, REVOLUTION EVO 3.6B, REVOLUTION EVO 3.6B HVY HINO, REVOLUTION EVO 3.6B LONG, REVOLUTION EVO 3.6B LONG BJG, REVOLUTION EVO 3.6B LONG HINO, REVOLUTION EVO 3.6B MID BJG, REVOLUTION EVO 3.6B MID HINO, REVOLUTION EVO GT1700, REVOLUTION EVO GT2000, REVOLUTION EVO GT2000 HINO, REVOLUTION EVO GT2000X (HINO), REVOLUTION EVO GT2000X HINO, REVOLUTION EVO VT1700 BEIJING, REVOLUTION EVO VT1700 HINO, REVOLUTION EVO VT1700 WAUK, REVOLUTION EVO VT2000 BEIJING, REVOLUTION EVO VT2000 HINO, REVOLUTION EVO VT2000 WAUK, REVOLUTION EVO VT2000X BEIJING, REVOLUTION EVO VT2000X HINO, REVOLUTION EVO VT2000X WAUK, REVOLUTION EVO WITH GT1700V TA, REVOLUTION EVO WITH GT2000 TAB
GE Healthcare has identified that some CT systems may have a damaged cable that can expose 120VAC to Service Engineers working inside the gantry.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2870-2018 |
| Date reported | August 29, 2018 |
| Date initiated | April 27, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Ge Healthcare Japan Corporation |
| Firm location | Hino |
| Affected scope | 4,007 devices total (products 1, 2, 3) |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide) distribution to states of: AK, AL, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, GU, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, WI, WV, … |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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