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GE Healthcare, LLC recalls Ventri Discovery NM 530c, Ventri with Premium Table Discovery NM 530c, models H3000ZW & H3000SA. The system is used to p
Recalled May 1, 2013 · FDA recall Z-1168-2013 · GE Healthcare
Hazard
GE Healthcare has recently become aware of an incident which caused a patient injury during an unload following an exam on a Ventri scanner. During a patient unload following a scan, the patients fingers may be pinched between the moving cradle edge and the stationary base of the table while the table is moving outward automatically. · FDA Class II
Units
556
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Description
GE Healthcare has recently become aware of an incident which caused a patient injury during an unload following an exam on a Ventri scanner. During a patient unload following a scan, the patients fingers may be pinched between the moving cradle edge and the stationary base of the table while the table is moving outward automatically.
Product
Ventri Discovery NM 530c, Ventri with Premium Table Discovery NM 530c, models H3000ZW & H3000SA. The system is used to perform nuclear imaging procedures.
Manufacturer(s)
GE Healthcare, LLC
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →