FDA Devices recall · Reported August 23, 2017
Signa PET/MR (K163619, K142098) Product Usage: The SIGNA PET/MR system combines magnetic resonance diagnostic devices (MRDD) and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scanners that provide registration and fusion of high resolution physiologic and anatomic information, acquired simultaneously and isocentrically. The combined system maintains independent functionality of the MR and PET devices, allowing for single modality MR and/or PET imaging. These systems are intended to be utilized by appro
Possible incorrect wiring of the Uninterruptable Power Supply, which could contribute to a potential shock hazard.
Ge Medical Systems, LLC recalled Signa PET/MR (K163619, K142098) Product Usage: The SIGNA PET/MR system combines magne… - a moderate-severity action.
Signa PET/MR (K163619, K142098) Product Usage: The SIGNA PET/MR system combines magne… was recalled by Ge Medical Systems, LLC in August 23, 2017. Reason: Possible incorrect wiring of the Uninterruptable Power Supply, which could contribute to a potential shock ha…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-3029-2017 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Ge Medical Systems, LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Possible incorrect wiring of the Uninterruptable Power Supply, which could contribute to a potential shock ha….
- Moderate
- severity level
- 68 units
- affected scope
- Class II
- classification
- August 23, 2017
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-3029-2017 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.
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Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record
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
Signa PET/MR (K163619, K142098) Product Usage: The SIGNA PET/MR system combines magnetic resonance diagnostic devices (MRDD) and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scanners that provide registration and fusion of high resolution physiologic and anatomic information, acquired simultaneously and isocentrically. The combined system maintains independent functionality of the MR and PET devices, allowing for single modality MR and/or PET imaging. These systems are intended to be utilized by appropriately trained health care professionals to aid in the detection, localization, and diagnosis of diseases and disorders. The MR is intended to produce transverse, sagittal, coronal and oblique cross-sectional MR images, spectroscopic images and/or spectra, and displays the internal structure and/or function of the human body. Other physical parameters derived from the images and/or spectra may also be produced. Depending on the region of interest, approved contrast agents may be used, as described in their labeling. This system may also be used for imaging during interventional procedures when performed with MR compatible devices, such as MR safe biopsy needles. The PET images and measures the distribution of PET radiopharmaceuticals in humans to aid the physician in determining various metabolic (molecular) and physiologic functions within the human body for evaluation of diseases and disorders such as, but not limited to, cardiovascular disease, neurological disorders and cancer. The combined system utilizes the MR for radiationfree attenuation correction maps for PET studies. The system provides inherent anatomical reference for the fused PET and MR images due to precisely aligned MR and PET image coordinate systems.
Reason for recall
Possible incorrect wiring of the Uninterruptable Power Supply, which could contribute to a potential shock hazard.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-3029-2017 |
| Date reported | August 23, 2017 |
| Date initiated | May 11, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | Ge Medical Systems, LLC |
| Firm location | Waukesha, WI |
| Affected scope | 68 units in total |
| Distribution | US Nationwide in the states of : AK, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MO, ND, NE, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX, WA, and WI |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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