GE Healthcare Revolution XR/d; GE Healthcare, 3000 North Grandview , Waukesha, WI, 53188 Model numbers...
General Electric Med Systems LLC began a recall of GE Healthcare Revolution XR/d; GE Healthcare, 3000 North Grandview , Waukesha, WI, 53188 Model numbers: 2259988-2 & 2351505. The Revolution XR/d Digital... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "An incident was reported that an operator's finger was pinched between the fixed roller and the gliding tabletop of a Proteus XR/a Table while moving the tabletop with the thumb placed over its edge and fingers...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as design.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-1788-2012
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- Posted
- Terminated
- Recalling firm
- GE Healthcare
- Product
- GE Healthcare Revolution XR/d; GE Healthcare, 3000 North Grandview , Waukesha, WI, 53188 Model numbers: 2259988-2 & 2351505. The Revolution XR/d Digital Radiographic Imaging System is indicated for use in generating radiographic images of human anatomy. It is intended to replace radiographic film/screen system in all general-purpose diagnostic procedures. This device is not intended for mammographic applications.
- Product code
- MQB Solid State X-Ray Imager (Flat Panel/Digital Imager)
- Reason for recall
- An incident was reported that an operator's finger was pinched between the fixed roller and the gliding tabletop of a Proteus XR/a Table while moving the tabletop with the thumb placed over its edge and fingers underneath
- Root cause tag
- design
- FDA root cause
- Device Design
- Action
- GE Healthcare sent an "URGENT SAFETY INFORMATION" letter dated May 31, 2006 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter included new operator instructions and warning labels.
- Quantity in commerce
- 3,796 units
- Distribution
- Worldwide Distribution.
- Product codes and lots
- all serial numbers
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-1788-2012 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1789-2012 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1790-2012 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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