Tomographic Imager Combining Emission Computed Tomography With Nuclear Magnetic Resonance: 1) SIGNA PET/MR, 2) DISCOVERY PET/MR,
This recall is currently active, issued November 22, 2024. It was issued by Ge Medical Systems, Llc.
- Company
- Ge Medical Systems, Llc
- Recall Initiated
- October 28, 2024
- Posted
- November 22, 2024
- Recall Number
- Z-0520-2025
- Quantity
- 2 units
- Firm Location
- Waukesha, WI
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
Gradient coils for certain MR systems (see affected product list in this letter), under specific conditions, can produce elevated acoustic noise during scanning.
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and OUS (foreign) to countries of: Canada, China, India, Japan, Korea, Latvia, Mexico, Poland, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Spain, and Taiwan.
Lot / Code Info
1) UDI/DI To be provided, System ID 82427070262; 2) UDI/DI To be provided, System ID EX0133
Root Cause
Device Design
Action Taken
GE Healthcare issued an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION" notice to its consignees on 10/28/20224 delivered through a traceable means. The notice explained the issue, safety issue, and requested the following actions be taken for the continued safe usage of the affected devices: "Ensure hearing protection with a Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of at least 33dB is used during exams on these systems. 200 pairs are provided with this letter. Please post this letter in your facility on or near the MR operator console. 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 to recall.60998@gehealthcare.com. For questions or concerns, please contact GE HealthCare Service at 1-800-437-1171 or your local Service Representative.