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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

Reported: October 3, 2018 Initiated: June 6, 2018 #Z-3279-2018 516 Units Total units

GE Medical Systems, LLC issued this FDA Devices recall on October 3, 2018. Classified as Moderate severity (Class II). Approximately 516 Units Total units are affected. The recall was issued because: GE Medical Systems has discovered a small area on the bore surface of the Discovery MR750w Nuclear Magnetic Resonance I…. This recall notice is sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Below you will find the complete product description, hazard information, remedy instructions, and related recalls from the same manufacturer or product category.

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 indicate 516 Units Total units are affected.

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.

To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls, of which 6 were also issued by FDA Devices. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 8 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.

Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity1Class I (Critical)Class II (Moderate)Class III (Low)
Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity

Moderate

Units Affected

516 Units Total

Related Recalls

6

6 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.

Details

Recalling Firm
GE Medical Systems, LLC
Units Affected
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 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.
Location
Waukesha, WI

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
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
Units affected 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.

Scale of Impact

516 Units Total units affected — limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units)
Large-scale (100K – 1M units)
Massive (≥1M units)

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

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.

Recall Context

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Data Sources

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Source: Federal recall agencies (FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS) Aggregated multi-agency recall feeds · 2024 Recall data normalized across federal agency feeds; severity classifications follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS).