Optima XR200amx, Mobile Digital-Ready Radiographic System
GE Medical Systems, LLC began a recall of Optima XR200amx, Mobile Digital-Ready Radiographic System 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 completed, functional testing of the safety pawl may not have been performed to confirm proper assembly...". As of , the recall status on record is Open, Classified, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-2726-2026
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Initiated
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- GE Healthcare
- Product
- Optima XR200amx, Mobile Digital-Ready Radiographic System
- 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 completed, functional testing of the safety pawl may not have been performed to confirm proper assembly. If a failure of the internal counterpoise cable occurs, the Column Safety mechanism will not work, causing the arm with X-ray tube and collimator to drop downward on the column track. This could result in patient injury during an exam.
- Root cause tag
- manufacturing process
- FDA root cause
- Process control
- Action
- An URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION notification letter dated 6/5/26 was sent to customers. Actions to be taken by Customer/User Pending corrections from GE HealthCare, you can continue to use the system by following the instructions below: Perform a check of your device prior to each patient exam to look for the following behaviors: "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. If any are observed, DO NOT use the device and call GE HealthCare Service Immediately. Please ensure all potential users in your facility are made aware of this safety notification and the recommended actions. Please retain this document for your records. Please complete and return the attached acknowledgement form electronically via FMI 10967 Digital Response Form or print, fill out manually, scan, and email to [email protected].
- Quantity in commerce
- 4 units
- Distribution
- Worldwide - US Nationwide and the countries of Brazil, Canada, Korea, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Spain, UK.
- Product codes and lots
- UDI-DI: 00840682115278; System IDs: 419383DP3, 773792XR200, 856355OPT, FEB520100
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-2726-2026 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2727-2026 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2728-2026 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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