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Z-1046-2025Class II

Optima XR646 HD. X-Ray imaging system

GE Healthcare / initiated 2025-01-28 / Open, Classified

GE Medical Systems, LLC began a recall of Optima XR646 HD. X-Ray imaging system on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "The user can continue to take the next exposure after reaching the Automatic Exposure Control (AEC) limit, without taking any further actions to acknowledge or adjust exposure techniques. In all cases, a message still...". As of , the recall status on record is Open, Classified.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1046-2025
Classification
Class II
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated
Posted
Recalling firm
GE Healthcare
Product
Optima XR646 HD. X-Ray imaging system.
Product code
KPR System, X-Ray, Stationary
Reason for recall
The user can continue to take the next exposure after reaching the Automatic Exposure Control (AEC) limit, without taking any further actions to acknowledge or adjust exposure techniques. In all cases, a message still appears on the screen when the AEC limit is reached.
FDA root cause
Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act
Action
Firm sent an "IMPORTANT ELECTRONIC PRODUCT RADIATION WARNING" email/letter to its consignees. The email/letter described the product, the problem and the actions to be taken. The consignees were instructed to do the following: You can continue to use the device as intended for clinical use, by following the instructions below: 1.If you perform an exposure and observe an on-screen message that the AEC termination limit has been reached, please acknowledge the message. 2.Take any relevant actions to adjust techniques or patient positioning for the next exposure to avoid reaching the termination limit for that exposure, if appropriate. Please ensure that all potential users in your facility are made aware of this notification and the recommended actions. Please retain this document for your records. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this notification, please contact GE HealthCare Service at 1-800-437-1171 or your local Service Representative.
Quantity in commerce
3149 (1697 US; 1452 OUS)
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) including Puerto Rico and OUS (foreign) countries to: Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Coast Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Czechia, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Korea (Republic of) Kuwait, Libya, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of Serbia, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and Vietnam.
Product codes and lots
GTIN: 00195278526892

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-1046-2025
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-1043-2025Class IIOngoingFDA Mandated
Z-1044-2025Class IIOngoingFDA Mandated
Z-1045-2025Class IIOngoingFDA Mandated
Z-1046-2025Class IIOngoingFDA Mandated