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GE Healthcare recalls GE Healthcare, SIGNA HDxt 3.0T. Product Usage: The 1.5T Signa HDx family and 3.0T Signa HDx family are a whole body
Recalled November 18, 2015 · FDA recall Z-0259-2016 · GE Healthcare
Hazard
When performing head or neck scans, the currently displayed SAR values could be lower than the actual SAR in the head as predicted by SAR modeling. The predicted HEAD SAR value from the modeling suggests the actual SAR in the head could exceed IEC60601-2-33 limit of 3.2 W/kg for some scans. · FDA Class II
Units
215
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Description
When performing head or neck scans, the currently displayed SAR values could be lower than the actual SAR in the head as predicted by SAR modeling. The predicted HEAD SAR value from the modeling suggests the actual SAR in the head could exceed IEC60601-2-33 limit of 3.2 W/kg for some scans.
Product
GE Healthcare, SIGNA HDxt 3.0T. Product Usage: The 1.5T Signa HDx family and 3.0T Signa HDx family are a whole body magnetic resonance scanner for use as a diagnostic imaging device.
Manufacturer(s)
GE Healthcare
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →