GE Healthcare, LLC began a recall of Revolution CT on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "GE Healthcare has become aware of a potential issue on the Revolution CT system where a collimator blade does not find its appropriate home position. This issue could result in the delivered dose of x-ray radiation...". As of , the recall status on record is Completed.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-2004-2021
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Completed
- Initiated
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- GE Healthcare
- Product
- Revolution CT
- Product code
- JAK System, X-Ray, Tomography, Computed
- Reason for recall
- GE Healthcare has become aware of a potential issue on the Revolution CT system where a collimator blade does not find its appropriate home position. This issue could result in the delivered dose of x-ray radiation being either larger or smaller than its prescribed value.
- FDA root cause
- Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act
- Action
- GE Healthcare will perform an initial site assessment and replace the collimator, if needed. This will be followed by bi-weekly remote monitoring of the system s log file. Finally, GE Healthcare will install a currently under development software patch, added to the daily fast calibration to automatically and reliably detect this failure should it occur. All of these actions will be performed at no cost to the customer. For questions call 262-544-3217.
- Quantity in commerce
- 197 (US = 40; OUS = 157)
- Distribution
- Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide
- Product codes and lots
- 5590000 5590000-6 5590000-2
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-2004-2021 | Class II | Completed | FDA Mandated |
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