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Z-0242-2022Class II

Computed Tomography Systems Revolution CT, Revolution CT ES, Revolution Apex, Revolution CT with Apex edition

GE Healthcare / initiated 2021-06-30 / Open, Classified

GE Healthcare, LLC began a recall of Computed Tomography Systems Revolution CT, Revolution CT ES, Revolution Apex, Revolution CT with Apex edition on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "The accumulated dose is incorrectly displayed in certain situations. Thisoccurs during an interventional exam using the SmartStep option if the table height is adjusted after the exam starts. In this situation, the...". As of , the recall status on record is Open, Classified.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0242-2022
Classification
Class II
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated
Posted
Recalling firm
GE Healthcare
Product
Computed Tomography Systems Revolution CT, Revolution CT ES, Revolution Apex, Revolution CT with Apex edition
Product code
JAK System, X-Ray, Tomography, Computed
Reason for recall
The accumulated dose is incorrectly displayed in certain situations. Thisoccurs during an interventional exam using the SmartStep option if the table height is adjusted after the exam starts. In this situation, the SmartStep display will show a value that is higher (up to 100 times) than the actual dose delivered.
FDA root cause
Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act
Action
GE sent an Important Electronic Product Radiation Warning Notification letter dated October 4, 2021 to customers, The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were informed that GE Healthcare will, without charge, remedy the defect or bring the product into compliance with each applicable Federal standard in accordance with a plan to be approved by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the details of which will be included in a subsequent communication to you or through a GE Healthcare field engineer site visit. For questions contact GE Healthcare Service at 1-800-437-1171 or your local Service Representative.
Quantity in commerce
105 in total
Distribution
Worldwide and US Nationwide Distribution
Product codes and lots
Revolution CT,  Revolution CT ES,  Revolution Apex,  Revolution CT with Apex edition

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-0242-2022
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-0242-2022Class IIOngoingFDA Mandated