GE Healthcare Optima XR240amx, Mobile Digital Radiographic System, Model Numbers: 1) 5555000-27; 2)...
GE Medical Systems, LLC began a recall of GE Healthcare Optima XR240amx, Mobile Digital Radiographic System, Model Numbers: 1) 5555000-27; 2) 5555000-31; 3) 5555000-33; 4) 5555000-41; 5) 5555000-47; 6)... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "GE HealthCare has become aware that in certain Optima XR200/220/240amx systems that have had a column replacement performed, some bolts used in the Column Safety mechanism can be missing. If these bolts are missing and...". As of , the recall status on record is Open, Classified, and MDM tags the root cause as design.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-0813-2025
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Initiated
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- GE Healthcare
- Product
- GE Healthcare Optima XR240amx, Mobile Digital Radiographic System, Model Numbers: 1) 5555000-27; 2) 5555000-31; 3) 5555000-33; 4) 5555000-41; 5) 5555000-47; 6) A0700DL; 7) A1700DA; 8) To be provided.
- Product code
- IZL System, X-Ray, Mobile
- Reason for recall
- GE HealthCare has become aware that in certain Optima XR200/220/240amx systems that have had a column replacement performed, some bolts used in the Column Safety mechanism can be missing. If these bolts are missing and a failure of the internal counterpoise cable occurs, the Column Safety mechanism will not work properly causing the arm with X-ray tube and collimator to drop downward on the column track.
- Root cause tag
- design
- FDA root cause
- Component design/selection
- Action
- GE Healthcare issued an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION notice to its consignees on 11/25/2024 via letter issued using traceable means. The notice explained the issue, safety issue, and requested the following actions be taken by the user: "1. Perform a check of your device prior to each patient exam to look for the following behaviors. If any are observed, DO NOT use the device and call GE HealthCare Service Immediately. . Column vertical movement requires increased effort. . Column has change in resistance (i.e. movement is not smooth) during vertical movement. . Column makes abnormal noises during vertical movement. 2. Please ensure all potential users in your facility are made aware of this safety notification and the recommended actions. 3. Please retain this document for your records. 4. Please complete and return the attached acknowledgement form to [email protected]" For questions or concerns regarding this notification, please contact GE HealthCare Service at 1-800-437-1171 or your local Service Representative. On 02/11/2025, the firm send an updated notice with a corrected GTIN for Optima XR200amx.
- Quantity in commerce
- 120 units
- Distribution
- Worldwide
- Product codes and lots
- 1) 5555000-27: UDI/DI 840682122351, Serial Numbers: 228867XR240, 252847PP241, 281274OPT1, 281338CL240, 281VHVXR240, 305682DIG1, 305682DIG3, 305KEN240B, 401OPTI2, 405949OPT1, 408559XRDR7, 413447OPT1, 419251OPT, 419690DP1, 504842XR242, 602344240A, 602344MARY240, 713440DP2, 713440DP3, 720854DF1, 732222DP3, 763520XR10, 763520XRA6, 806725OPT, 865305DP1, 941276XRA, 970495OPTI1, 973926OPT1, BOLDWPACPORT02, GLEDWPACPORT02, HMHWT240P5, LIHOPTIMA240B, OCHSNERWB240, SAMC240A; 2) 5555000-31: UDI/DI 840682122351, Serial Numbers: 00158MOB17, DF2401800221WK, U416249MOB240; 3) 5555000-33: UDI/DI 840682122351, Serial Numbers: 082407100689, 228867XR240C; 4) 5555000-41: UDI/DI 840682122351, Serial Numbers: 00130MOB16, 5973XR0225, DEF11034, RS4025RX05, SA1058MM50; 5) 5555000-47: UDI/DI 840682122351, Serial Numbers: 206223OPTIMA1, 206248OPT2, 206341OPT2402, 212838OPTIMA1, 219326AMX2, 256HHPORT5, 256HHPORT6, 260824XR240, 270793OPT, 270793OPT1, 304256OPTIMA240, 307324XR240, 318626OPX240FP, 336716WFP2, 336716WFP3, 404616OPT2, 405657OPT, 406345OPT1, 406653XR240, 406653XRA1, 414266XR243, 423837X240, 425228OPT240, 435713OPX240, 435789XR240, 502897M241, 504842OPTFP1, 504894XR244, 513952OPT1, 530888OPT2, 541789M3, 551996DIG1, 706527OPT2, 712662OPT240, 713440DP4, 718918XR240B, 785623OPT2, 786308XR240, 801465XR240, 805652M2, 816943XR240A, 828369OPT1, 850864FWDH240, 865977DP2, 901595XRA1, 914787XR2401, 916781OPT4, 951788XR240P2, 954723XR240B, 972596OPT3, 973877OPT1, AMX240GEN2SYSTEM17, AMX240GEN2SYSTEM9, HMHXR240P7, KAFB228OPTIMA2, LNMCDP1, LVCCER240B, MBMCPORTD; 6) A0700DL: UDI/DI 840682122351, Serial Numbers: 082407250223; 7) A1700DA: UDI/DI 840682122351, Serial Numbers: 210METM2, 256543OPT, 337261OPT, 360744OPT2402, 425899OPT, 425SNORIDGE, 509946AMX1, 573814DP8, 574231OPT2, 702852OPT, 850864FWDH2401, HMHXR240P1, OMCTOPT1; 8) To be provided: UDI/DI To be provided, Serial Numbers: 256543OPT1, 405657FP1417, 513952OPT2, RU1018RX04.
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-0811-2025 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-0812-2025 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-0813-2025 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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