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GE Healthcare, LLC recalls GE Healthcare, Discovery XR656P/N 5374989/5397837 is intended to generate digital radiographic images of the skull, spin
Recalled August 27, 2014 · FDA recall Z-2291-2014 · GE Healthcare
Hazard
GE Healthcare has become aware of a potential safety issue involving the nylon hooks which support the FlashPad" detector on the Discovery XR656 wall stand systems. There have been reported incidents of detector falls, but no injuries have been reported. · FDA Class II
Units
334 (162 US, 172 OUS).
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Description
GE Healthcare has become aware of a potential safety issue involving the nylon hooks which support the FlashPad" detector on the Discovery XR656 wall stand systems. There have been reported incidents of detector falls, but no injuries have been reported.
Product
GE Healthcare, Discovery XR656P/N 5374989/5397837 is intended to generate digital radiographic images of the skull, spinal column, chest, abdomen, extremities and other body parts in patients of all ages.
Manufacturer(s)
GE Healthcare, LLC
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →