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Z-1211-2013Class II

MSK EXTREME MR SCANNER, MODEL AA5000 The intended for use as a diagnostic imaging device to produce axial...

GE Healthcare / initiated 2013-03-28 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

GE Healthcare, LLC began a recall of MSK EXTREME MR SCANNER, MODEL AA5000 The intended for use as a diagnostic imaging device to produce axial, sagittal, coronal and oblique images of the internal... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Coolant supply lines may leak liquid onto the floor resulting in a slippery surface and fall hazard". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1211-2013
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
GE Healthcare
Product
MSK EXTREME MR SCANNER, MODEL AA5000 The intended for use as a diagnostic imaging device to produce axial, sagittal, coronal and oblique images of the internal structures of the leg (excluding the thigh), knee, ankle, foot, forearm, elbow, wrist and hand.
Product code
LNH System, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Reason for recall
Coolant supply lines may leak liquid onto the floor resulting in a slippery surface and fall hazard.
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Process control
Action
GE Healthcare sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated April 23, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter informed customers of a potential safety issue due to leakage from gradient coolant lines. Consignees were instructed to monitor the floor for leakage and continue to use if leakage is not observed. If leakage is observed consignees are instructed to stop using the system and notify their local service representative. GE Healthcare will correct all affected scanners by providing an update at no cost. Customers with questions were instructed to contact their local service representataive. For questions regarding this recall call 262-513-4122.
Quantity in commerce
70
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA including AL, CA, CO, FL, ID, IL, MA, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI; Worldwide: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Peru, Poland, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweeden, Switzerland, UK, Ukraine, and UAE.
Product codes and lots
01072011-001; 01082010-001; 01182010-001; 01182011-001; 01272010-001; 02032011-001; 02112010-001; 02182011-001; 02242010-001; 2262011-001; 03012010-001; 03072010-001; 03132009-001; 03242009-001; 03292011-001; 03302011-001; 04012010-001; 04082010-001; 04192011-001; 04202011-001; 04302010-001; 05072010-001; 05132011-001; 05152009-001; 05242010-001; 05262010-001; 06012008-001; 06042009-001; 06062009-001; 06082010-001; 06182010-001; 06192009-001; 07082010-001; 07092010-001; 07142009-001; 07152011-001; 07272010-001; 08082009-001; 08122009-001; 08122010-001; 08132009-001; 08152010-001; 09072009-001; 09132010-001; 09142010-001; 09172009-001; 09222009-001; 09222010-001; 10012009-001; 10082009-001; 10082010-001; 10142009-001; 10182010-001; 10222010-001; 10252009-001; 10312010-001; 11162010-001; 11242009-001; 11292010-001; 12052010-001; 12072009-001; 12142009-001; 12152009-001; 12162008-001; 12182008-001; 12222010-001

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-1211-2013
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-1211-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1212-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated