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GE Healthcare, LLC recalls GE, VCT for Discovery VCT, Discovery RX VCT, and Discovery PET/CT 690, Lightspeed VCT, Discovery CT750HD. Intended to
Recalled May 8, 2013 · FDA recall Z-1188-2013 · GE Healthcare
Hazard
Fastener bolts on the heat exchanger were not properly torqued and part of the heat exchanger can detach from the gantry and hit the inside of the covers and other components of the gantry possibly resulting in the oil conduit breaking, spilling oil within the gantry and outside the system. This issue affects GE Healthcare VCT for Discovery VCT, Discovery RX VCT, and Discovery PET/CT 690, Lightspe · FDA Class II
Units
166
Sold at
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Description
Fastener bolts on the heat exchanger were not properly torqued and part of the heat exchanger can detach from the gantry and hit the inside of the covers and other components of the gantry possibly resulting in the oil conduit breaking, spilling oil within the gantry and outside the system. This issue affects GE Healthcare VCT for Discovery VCT, Discovery RX VCT, and Discovery PET/CT 690, Lightspe
Product
GE, VCT for Discovery VCT, Discovery RX VCT, and Discovery PET/CT 690, Lightspeed VCT, Discovery CT750HD. Intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission.
Manufacturer(s)
GE Healthcare, LLC
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →