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GE Healthcare recalls GE Healthcare Precision 500D and Advantx Legacy/Legacy-D Radiographic and Fluoroscopic Systems. A universal diagnosti
Recalled July 8, 2015 · FDA recall Z-1966-2015 · GE Healthcare
Hazard
The SFD/IDD safety mechanism may not engage properly at the lower range of SFD/IDD travel. This mechanism is installed to hold and prevent the SFD/IDD from falling due to a counterweight cable failure. The lower range of travel is 1.1 in (28mm) from the lowest point of normal SFD/IDD vertical compression. A fall of the SFD/IDD could result in an injury to a patient or operator. · FDA Class II
Units
4,053 (3,804 US; 249 OUS)
Sold at
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide including PR, GU and DC and the countries of: Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, France, Germany, Ghana, Guatemala, Honduras, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Jordan, Korea (Republic of), Kuwait, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, New Zealand, Panama, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Venezuela, Vietnam, and Yemen.
Description
The SFD/IDD safety mechanism may not engage properly at the lower range of SFD/IDD travel. This mechanism is installed to hold and prevent the SFD/IDD from falling due to a counterweight cable failure. The lower range of travel is 1.1 in (28mm) from the lowest point of normal SFD/IDD vertical compression. A fall of the SFD/IDD could result in an injury to a patient or operator.
Product
GE Healthcare Precision 500D and Advantx Legacy/Legacy-D Radiographic and Fluoroscopic Systems. A universal diagnostic imaging system for radiographic and fluoroscopic examinations. Applications can be performed with the patient sitting, standing, or lying in the prone or supine position. Legacy and Legacy D Table is intended for use in a diagnostic X-ray system to support patient during general purpose radiological procedures in the horizontal, vertical and Trendelenburg positions.
Manufacturer(s)
GE Healthcare
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →