Revolution CT with Apex Edition CT System -
GE Healthcare, LLC began a recall of Revolution CT with Apex Edition CT System - Product Usage: intended for head, whole body, cardiac and vascular X-ray Computed Tomography applications on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "A potential for protocol(s) with unintended patient orientation or scan setting when using Intelligent Protocoling". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as software.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-0695-2021
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- Posted
- Terminated
- Recalling firm
- GE Healthcare
- Product
- Revolution CT with Apex Edition CT System - Product Usage: intended for head, whole body, cardiac and vascular X-ray Computed Tomography applications.
- Product code
- JAK System, X-Ray, Tomography, Computed
- Reason for recall
- A potential for protocol(s) with unintended patient orientation or scan setting when using Intelligent Protocoling
- Root cause tag
- software
- FDA root cause
- Software in the Use Environment
- Action
- A Recall notification letter titled, "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION" was sent to consignees on 11/23/2020 via a parcel service. The letter instructs the consignee that they can continue to use their Revolution CT ES or Revolution CT with Apex Edition. They are asked to ensure that users review all protocols recommended by the system. It is important to confirm that the proper protocol is selected, and the patient orientation properly matches the protocol orientation picture in the Scan Settings window. If using the Intelligent Protocoling Autoselect preference, and more than one protocol is shown in the Selected Protocols window, the users are asked to carefully review these protocols to only select the appropriate one. The firm mentions that GE Healthcare will correct all affected products at no cost to the consignee. A GE Healthcare representative will contact the consignee to arrange for the correction. If the consignee has any questions, they are to contact GE Healthcare Service at 1-800-437-1171 or their local Service Representative.
- Quantity in commerce
- 3 units
- Distribution
- Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of FL and TX. The countries of Belgium, France, and Spain.
- Product codes and lots
- Model Number: 5995000-5; Serial Number's: REVVX1700078CN (System ID: 713MMREVCT/UDI: 01008406821185521117070021REVVX1700078CN) , 00000440315CN0 (System ID: 220078CT04), and REVVX1800040CN (System ID: M2322265/UDI: 01008406821185521118030021REVVX1800040CN).
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-0694-2021 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-0695-2021 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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