Severity
Moderate
ModerateClass IITerminated
FDA Devices recall · Reported October 3, 2018
Discovery MR750w Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System labeled as the following product name sold under: Product Name (Model Number): A. 3.0T MR750 32CH (911000-3); B. 3.0T MR750W (5911000-3, 5481490-2, 5499460-7, 5499460-10, 5373011-3, 5352293, 5911000-3); C. 3.0T MR750W GEM (5499460-10, 5481490-2); D. 3.0T MR750W GEM ENAB (5911000-3); E. 3.0T MR750W GEM ENABLED (5352293, 5481490-2, 5481490-2, 5396469-3, 2394952-100, 5911000-3, 5373011-3); F. 3.0T MR750W GEM
GE Medical Systems has discovered a small area on the bore surface of the Discovery MR750w Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System, normally accessible to the patient, can get w…
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Ge Medical Systems, LLC recalled Discovery MR750w Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System labeled as the following produ… - a moderate-severity action.
Discovery MR750w Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System labeled as the following produ… was recalled by Ge Medical Systems, LLC in October 3, 2018. Reason: GE Medical Systems has discovered a small area on the bore surface of the Discovery MR750w Nuclear Magnetic R…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-3279-2018 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Ge Medical Systems, LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-GE Medical Systems has discovered a small area on the bore surface of the Discovery MR750w Nuclear Magnetic R….
- Moderate
- severity level
- 516 units
- affected scope
- Class II
- classification
- October 3, 2018
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-3279-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-3279-2018) was formally reported on October 3, 2018, with the manufacturer initiating the action on June 6, 2018. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Ge Medical Systems, LLC is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Waukesha, WI. Federal records list the affected scope as 516 Units Total.
The documented reason for this recall is: GE Medical Systems has discovered a small area on the bore surface of the Discovery MR750w Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System, normally accessible to the patient, can get warm enough to cause a serious burn in th… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and in the states of AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, US, UT, VA, WA, WI, and…. 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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Affected scope
516 Units Total
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Product description
Discovery MR750w Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System labeled as the following product name sold under: Product Name (Model Number): A. 3.0T MR750 32CH (911000-3); B. 3.0T MR750W (5911000-3, 5481490-2, 5499460-7, 5499460-10, 5373011-3, 5352293, 5911000-3); C. 3.0T MR750W GEM (5499460-10, 5481490-2); D. 3.0T MR750W GEM ENAB (5911000-3); E. 3.0T MR750W GEM ENABLED (5352293, 5481490-2, 5481490-2, 5396469-3, 2394952-100, 5911000-3, 5373011-3); F. 3.0T MR750W GEM ENABLED PLU (5352293); G. 3.0T MR750W GEM ENABLED PLUS (5352293, 5499460-10); H. 3.0T MR750W W GEM (5352293, 5911000-3); I. 3.0T MR750W WITH GEM (5481490-2, 5911000-3); J. 3-0T MR750 32 CHANNEL (5352293); K. 3-0T MR750W FUTURE GEM CAPABLE (5352293, 5911000-3, 5499460-7); L. 3-0T MR750W GEM (5495558, 5352293); M. 3-0T MR750W GEM ENABLED (5911000-3, 5352293, 2394952-100, 5481490-2, 5499460-7, 5373011-3, 5495558, 5481490, 5396469-3, 5481490-3); N. 3-0T MR750W GEM ENABLED PLUS (5911000-3, 5352293, 5499460-10, 5481490-2); O. 3-0T MR750W NON GEM (5911000-3); P. 3T 750W (5921000-2, 5911000-3, 5396469-3, 5352293, 5481490-2, 5481490-3); Q. DISCOVERY MR 750W 3.0T (5481490-2, 5911000-3, 5499460-10); R. DISCOVERY MR750W (5911000-3); S. DISCOVERY MR750W 3 (5481490-2, 5911000-3); T. DISCOVERY MR750W 3T (5911000-3, 5396469-3, 5373011-3, 5481490-2); U. DISCOVERY MR750W GEM (5396469-3, 5352293); V. DISCOVERY MR750W WITH GEM (5911000-3); W. MR 3.0T MR750 W (5352293); X. MR 3.0T MR750W GEM ENABLED (5911000-3, 5352293); Y. MR 3-0T MR750W (5911000-3); Z. MR DISCOVERY 750W GEM (5911000-3); AA. MR OPTIMA MR750W 3.0T (5911000-3); BB. MR750W (5911000-3); CC. MR750W GEM ENABLED (5911000-3, 5499460-7); DD. MR750W GEM ENABLED PLUS (5352293); EE. MR750W PGR 32-CHANNEL (5911000-3); FF. 3.0T MR750W GEM ENAB (5911000-3) Product Usage: The Discovery MR750w 3.0T system is a whole body magnetic resonance scanner designed to support high resolution, high signal-to-noise ratio, and short scan times. It is indicated for use as a diagnostic imaging device to produce axial, sagittal, coronal and oblique images, spectroscopic images, parametric maps, and/or spectra, dynamic images of the structures and/or functions of the entire body, including, but not limited to, head, neck, TMJ, spine, breast, heart, abdomen, pelvis, joints, prostate, blood vessels, and musculoskeletal regions of the body. Depending on the region of interest being imaged, contrast agents may be used. The images produced by the Discovery MR750w 3.0T system reflect the spatial distribution or molecular environment of nuclei exhibiting magnetic resonance..
Reason for recall
GE Medical Systems has discovered a small area on the bore surface of the Discovery MR750w Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System, normally accessible to the patient, can get warm enough to cause a serious burn in the event the patient touches the bore and proper padding is not used.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-3279-2018 |
| Date reported | October 3, 2018 |
| Date initiated | June 6, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Ge Medical Systems, LLC |
| Firm location | Waukesha, WI |
| Affected scope | 516 Units Total |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and in the states of AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, US, UT, VA, WA, WI, and 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? ▼
Discovery MR750w Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System labeled as the following product name sold under: Product Name (Model Number): A. 3.0T MR750 32CH (911000-3); B. 3.0T MR750W (5911000-3, 5481490-2, 5499460-7, 5499460-10, 5373011-3, 5352293, 5911000-3); C. 3.0T MR750W GEM (5499460-10, 5481490-2); D. 3.0T MR750W GEM ENAB (5911000-3); E. 3.0T MR750W GEM ENABLED (5352293, 5481490-2, 5481490-2, 5396469-3, 2394952-100, 5911000-3, 5373011-3); F. 3.0T MR750W GEM ENABLED PLU (5352293); G. 3.0T MR750W GEM ENABLED PLUS (5352293, 5499460-10); H. 3.0T MR750W W GEM (5352293, 5911000-3); I. 3.0T MR750W WITH GEM (5481490-2, 5911000-3); J. 3-0T MR750 32 CHANNEL (5352293); K. 3-0T MR750W FUTURE GEM CAPABLE (5352293, 5911000-3, 5499460-7); L. 3-0T MR750W GEM (5495558, 5352293); M. 3-0T MR750W GEM ENABLED (5911000-3, 5352293, 2394952-100, 5481490-2, 5499460-7, 5373011-3, 5495558, 5481490, 5396469-3, 5481490-3); N. 3-0T MR750W GEM ENABLED PLUS (5911000-3, 5352293, 5499460-10, 5481490-2); O. 3-0T MR750W NON GEM (5911000-3); P. 3T 750W (5921000-2, 5911000-3, 5396469-3, 5352293, 5481490-2, 5481490-3); Q. DISCOVERY MR 750W 3.0T (5481490-2, 5911000-3, 5499460-10); R. DISCOVERY MR750W (5911000-3); S. DISCOVERY MR750W 3 (5481490-2, 5911000-3); T. DISCOVERY MR750W 3T (5911000-3, 5396469-3, 5373011-3, 5481490-2); U. DISCOVERY MR750W GEM (5396469-3, 5352293); V. DISCOVERY MR750W WITH GEM (5911000-3); W. MR 3.0T MR750 W (5352293); X. MR 3.0T MR750W GEM ENABLED (5911000-3, 5352293); Y. MR 3-0T MR750W (5911000-3); Z. MR DISCOVERY 750W GEM (5911000-3); AA. MR OPTIMA MR750W 3.0T (5911000-3); BB. MR750W (5911000-3); CC. MR750W GEM ENABLED (5911000-3, 5499460-7); DD. MR750W GEM ENABLED PLUS (5352293); EE. MR750W PGR 32-CHANNEL (5911000-3); FF. 3.0T MR750W GEM ENAB (5911000-3) Product Usage: The Discovery MR750w 3.0T system is a whole body magnetic resonance scanner designed to support high resolution, high signal-to-noise ratio, and short scan times. It is indicated for use as a diagnostic imaging device to produce axial, sagittal, coronal and oblique images, spectroscopic images, parametric maps, and/or spectra, dynamic images of the structures and/or functions of the entire body, including, but not limited to, head, neck, TMJ, spine, breast, heart, abdomen, pelvis, joints, prostate, blood vessels, and musculoskeletal regions of the body. Depending on the region of interest being imaged, contrast agents may be used. The images produced by the Discovery MR750w 3.0T system reflect the spatial distribution or molecular environment of nuclei exhibiting magnetic resonance... Recalled by Ge Medical Systems, LLC. Units affected: 516 Units Total.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
GE Medical Systems has discovered a small area on the bore surface of the Discovery MR750w Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System, normally accessible to the patient, can get warm enough to cause a serious burn in the event the patient touches the bore and proper padding is not used.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 3, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-3279-2018.
Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and in the states of AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, US, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WY. and the countries of Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Egypt, France, Germany, Guam, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, (Republic of), Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Martinique, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, and Vietnam..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (Z-3279-2018) 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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