OEC 8800 Flexiview designed to provide fluoroscopic and spot-film imaging of the patient during diagnostic...
GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc began a recall of OEC 8800 Flexiview designed to provide fluoroscopic and spot-film imaging of the patient during diagnostic, surgical and interventional procedures. The OEC... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Please be aware that this is not a new recall. The firm has taken action; but, due to administrative issues this recall is now being classified by the Agency. GE OEC recalled imaging devices OEC 9900, OEC 9800, and OEC...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as design.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-2027-2012
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- Posted
- Terminated
- Recalling firm
- GE Healthcare
- Product
- OEC 8800 Flexiview designed to provide fluoroscopic and spot-film imaging of the patient during diagnostic, surgical and interventional procedures. The OEC 8800 is designed to provide fluoroscopic and spot-film imaging of the patient during diagnostic, surgical and interventional procedures. Clinical applications may include cholangiography, endoscopic, urologic, orthopedic, neurologic, vascular, cardiac, critical care and emergency room procedures. The system may be used for other imaging applications at the physician's discretion.
- Product code
- OXO Image-Intensified Fluoroscopic X-Ray System, Mobile
- Reason for recall
- Please be aware that this is not a new recall. The firm has taken action; but, due to administrative issues this recall is now being classified by the Agency. GE OEC recalled imaging devices OEC 9900, OEC 9800, and OEC 8800 as a result of an FDA inspection identifying that the vertical lift column power supply in the mainframe C-arm is defective and subject to early life failure.
- Root cause tag
- design
- FDA root cause
- Device Design
- Action
- Please be aware that this is not a new recall. The firm has taken action; but, due to administrative issues this recall is now being classified by the Agency. GE Healthcare sent an"URGENT RECALL NOTICE" dated February 22, 2008 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Contact the firm at 800-874-7378 for questions concerning this recall.
- Quantity in commerce
- 1349 units
- Distribution
- Worldwide Distribution.
- Product codes and lots
- Part numbers: OEC 8800 All serial numbers.
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-2025-2012 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2026-2012 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2027-2012 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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