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Z-0899-04

Advantx 1 LC2 Model 2105657 Angiographic X-ray System

GE Healthcare / initiated 2004-03-24 / Terminated

General Electric Med Systems began a recall of Advantx 1 LC2 Model 2105657 Angiographic X-ray System on . The reason FDA records is "Unintended movements of both the C-arc and the image intensifier have occured due to shearing of the gear motor shaft as a result of the misalignment of the gearbox". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0899-04
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
GE Healthcare
Product
Advantx 1 LC2 Model 2105657 Angiographic X-ray System
Product code
IZI System, X-Ray, Angiographic
Reason for recall
Unintended movements of both the C-arc and the image intensifier have occured due to shearing of the gear motor shaft as a result of the misalignment of the gearbox.
FDA root cause
Other
Action
Field modification instructions were issued on 3/24/04 to GE field engineers who are to correct the devices at hospitals. No letter about the correction was sent to the hospitals.
Distribution
The units were distributed nationwide in the United States and worldwide.
Product codes and lots
All serial numbers