GE Healthcare Discovery NM/CT 670 CZT, Model/Catalog Numbers: 1) H3906AB; System, Tomography, Computed, Emission
This recall is currently active, issued January 10, 2025. It was issued by Ge Medical Systems Israel, Functional Imaging 4, Hayozma St Tirat Carmel Israel.
- Recall Initiated
- December 18, 2024
- Posted
- January 10, 2025
- Recall Number
- Z-0895-2025
- Quantity
- 8 units
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
GE HealthCare has become aware that certain Infinia, VariCam/VG/VH, Brivo NM 615, Discovery NM 630, Discovery NM/CT 670, and Optima NM/CT 640 Nuclear Medicine systems (see Affected Products Details and Appendices) could have been transported or relocated without proper detector support, which can result in excessive load being applied to the detector mounting mechanisms. If this occurs, it can potentially result in a detector fall and lead to life-threatening bodily injury.
Distribution
Worldwide
Lot / Code Info
1) H3906AB: UDI/DI 840682121446, System ID UX2305NU03, Serial Number CZTV29005; UDI/DI 840682121446, System ID M4166103, Serial Number CZTV29006; UDI/DI 840682121446, System ID 00243NUC22, Serial Number CZTW29008; UDI/DI 840682121446, System ID 00222NUC07, Serial Number CZTW29009; UDI/DI N/A, System ID 604875D670B, Serial Number CZTW29007; UDI/DI N/A, System ID NT6200, Serial Number AD7W38007; UDI/DI N/A, System ID NT6201, Serial Number AD7X38017; UDI/DI N/A, System ID NT6100, Serial Number AP7W37001.
Root Cause
Package design/selection
Action Taken
GE Healthcare issued an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION notice to its consignees on 12/18/2024. The notice explained the safety issue and requested the following actions be taken: There are two populations potentially affected by this notification: NOTE: Specific serial numbers of the following affected systems: Infinia Nuclear Medicine Systems: Infinia, Infinia Hawkeye, Infinia II, Infinia II Hawkeye 4; VG Nuclear Medicine systems: Varicam, Millennium VG, Millennium VG Hawkeye, Discovery VH; Brivo NM 615; Discovery NM 630; Discovery NM/CT 670, Discovery NM/CT 670 ES, Discovery NM/CT 670 DR, Discovery NM/CT 670 PRO, Discovery NM/CT 670 CZT; Optima NM/CT 640. For Serial Numbers listed in Appendix A of this letter: GE HealthCare requests that you STOP USING the system until GE HealthCare has inspected and if necessary, corrected your system and provided you with a letter indicating the system can be returned to clinical use. GE HealthCare has determined that these systems could have previously been transported or relocated without proper detector support. For Serial Numbers listed in Appendix B of this letter: You can continue to use your system, as GE HealthCare has determined that these systems have not previously been transported or relocated without proper detector support. For Serial Numbers listed in either Appendix A or Appendix B of this letter: GE HealthCare requests that you DO NOT physically relocate or transport your system from its current location. If you need to move or transport your system, please email GE HealthCare at recall.40910@gehealthcare.com to receive specific instructions to follow before moving the system. When emailing this address, please provide the following information: " System serial number " Current system location " The reason for the move or transport, and subsequent destination Do not proceed with a physical relocation or transport of your system until you have received these instructions and taken the actions descri