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Z-0768-2011

HiSpeed DX/I (2249696)

GE Healthcare / initiated 2010-02-01 / Terminated / root cause: software

GE Healthcare, LLC began a recall of HiSpeed DX/I (2249696) on . The reason FDA records is "A defect with the hardware and software displaying the incorrect dose data". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as software.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0768-2011
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
GE Healthcare
Product
HiSpeed DX/I (2249696)
Product code
JAK System, X-Ray, Tomography, Computed
Reason for recall
A defect with the hardware and software displaying the incorrect dose data.
Root cause tag
software
FDA root cause
Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act
Action
Important Electronic Product Radiation Warning letter was sent to customers identifying the affected product, explaining the defect and related hazards, giving instructions, and the product correction. Customers are to decrease the CTDI value by a factor of 30% when using 5, 7, 10 mm slice thickness, and by a factor of 20% when using 3 mm slice thickness for more accurate estimate of the CTDI. GE Healthcare will remedy the defect free of charge and provide an updated Operator Manual and configuration update to correct the CTDI display to all affected systems. Questions should be directed to the contact numbers provided in the letter.
Quantity in commerce
102 total
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution
Product codes and lots
With Gantry model numbers 2200997, 2200997-2, 2201000, 2201000-2, 2249696 and 2249696-2.