RecallDepth

LightSpeed VCT 7.2 Vision model numbers: 5212920-300 console used with 5129909, 5129909-5, and 5129909-11 gantry. For head, whole body, cardiac and vascular X-ray Computed Tomography applications.

This recall has been terminated (originally issued February 2, 2010).

Company
Ge Healthcare
Recall Initiated
October 1, 2009
Posted
February 2, 2010
Terminated
December 10, 2011
Recall Number
Z-0669-2010
Quantity
111 units total
Firm Location
Wauwatosa, WI
Official Source
View on FDA website ↗

Reason for Recall

Failure to properly document the CTDI in the Technical Reference or User Manual.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution -- Including states of CT, SD, VA, WA, MA, PA, GA, IL, CA, MD, NY, NC, SC, AZ, TX, MT, FL, OH, OK, MI, CO, ME, WV, TN, KS, and WI.

Lot / Code Info

Serial numbers associated with the mentioned Gantry model numbers manufactured from May 2009 to November 2009.

Root Cause

Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act

Action Taken

GE is sending an Important Electronic Product Radiation Warning letter to customers. The letter will describe the defect, identify the affected product details, provide instructions, state the product correction, and the necessary contact information.

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