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Z-2136-2012Class I

Radiological Image Processing System The system is an aid to locate anatomical structures during open or...

GE Healthcare / initiated 2007-04-02 / Terminated / root cause: software

GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc began a recall of Radiological Image Processing System The system is an aid to locate anatomical structures during open or percutaneous surgical procedures. It is indicated for... on . FDA classified it as Class I and gives the reason as "The FluoroTrak Spinal Navigation Application on the OEC 9900 EliteNAV could result in an incorrect position of the navigated instrument(s) versus the displayed reference image". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as software.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-2136-2012
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
GE Healthcare
Product
Radiological Image Processing System The system is an aid to locate anatomical structures during open or percutaneous surgical procedures. It is indicated for use in medical conditions that may benefit from the use of stereotactic surgical technique. The system provides a reference to rigid anatomical structures such as sinus, skull, long bone, or vertebra, which are visible on medical images such as CS, MR, or X-ray.
Product code
LLZ System, Image Processing, Radiological
Reason for recall
The FluoroTrak Spinal Navigation Application on the OEC 9900 EliteNAV could result in an incorrect position of the navigated instrument(s) versus the displayed reference image.
Root cause tag
software
FDA root cause
Software design
Action
GE Healthcare sent an Urgent Recall Notice dated April 2, 2007, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers with questions were asked to call 800-874-7378. For questions regarding this recall call 801-536-4952,
Quantity in commerce
17
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA including MO, IL, LA, FL, NH, TX, IN, PA, NJ and the countries of France and China
Product codes and lots
E9-0002-G, ES-0013-G, E9-0036-G, E9-0040-G, E9-0041-G, ES-0014-G, ES-0016-G, ES-0033-G, ES-0043-G, ES-0041-G, ES-0042-G, ES-OO84-G, ES-0086-G, ES-0163-G, E9-0089-G, ES-0026-G, ES-0044-G

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-2136-2012
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-2136-2012Class ITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated