MSK EXTREME MR SCANNER, MODEL AA5000 The intended for use as a diagnostic imaging device to produce axial...
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| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-1211-2013 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1212-2013 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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