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 Optima CT660. The systems are intended for head, whole body, cardiac and v… - a moderate-severity action.
GE Healthcare Optima CT660. The systems are intended for head, whole body, cardiac and v… 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-2873-2018 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-2873-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2873-2018) 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 92 OUS only.
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.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
92 OUS only
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
GE Healthcare Optima CT660. The systems are intended for head, whole body, cardiac and vascular X-ray Computed Tomography applications. Sold only outside the U.S. under the following product names: CT OPTIMA 660, CT OPTIMA 660 LONG BJG SKD RUS, CT OPTIMA 660 LONG BJG SKD RUSSIA, CT OPTIMA 660 MID BJG SKD RUSSIA, CT OPTIMA 660 SE, CT OPTIMA 660 SE ASIR, CT660 M40 LONG, CT660 M40 MID, CT660 M40 MID WAUK SKD, CT660 M40 MID WAUK SKD BRAZ, CT660 M40 MID WAUK SKD BRAZ, OPT 660 M40 MID HINO SKD RUS, OPTIMA 660, OPTIMA 660 1.5, OPTIMA 660 1.5 BRAZIL, OPTIMA 660 1.5 BRAZIL SKD W, OPTIMA 660 1.5 BRAZIL SKD WAUK, OPTIMA 660 LONG BJG, OPTIMA 660 M40, OPTIMA 660 M40 3.5 LONG BJG, OPTIMA 660 M40 LONG BJG, OPTIMA 660 M40 LONG BJG SKD RUSS, OPTIMA 660 M40 MID BJG, OPTIMA 660 M40 MID BJG SKD RUSS, OPTIMA 660 MID BJG, OPTIMA 660 MID BJG SKD, OPTIMA CT 660, OPTIMA CT660, OPTIMA CT660 ASIR 128 M RU, OPTIMA CT660 FREEDOM LG HN2.5, OPTIMA CT660 FREEDOM MD BJG2.5, OPTIMA CT660 MID P1.5 HINO, OPTIMA CT660 SE ASIR, OPTIMA CT660 SE GT 1700 HN2.5, OPTIMA CT660 SE GT 2000 BJG2.5, OPTIMA CT660 SKD BRAZIL, OPTIMA CT660S L RU
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-2873-2018 |
| Date reported | August 29, 2018 |
| Date initiated | April 27, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Ge Healthcare Japan Corporation |
| Firm location | Hino |
| Affected scope | 92 OUS only |
| 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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