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FDA device recall Z-2359-2008 · posted 2008-09-21 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm: GE Healthcare
Reason for recall: GE Healthcare has become aware of 2 potential conditions that could occur with the MAVIG GD Monitor Suspension that is used with Advantx-E, Innova 2000, 21000IQ, 3100/3100IQ, 4100/4100IQ and 2121 IQ/3131IQ cardiovascular systems. The two conditions include 1). Due to insufficient securing of the connecting elements, the LCD vertical monitor support may disengage from its arm and fall on the tab
Action taken: The consignees were sent a "GE Urgent Medical Device Correction" letter dated May 2008. The letter was addressed to Manager of Radiology/Cardiology; Radiologists/Cardiologists and; Biomedical/Clinical Engineering. The letter described the problem, affected products, short term user recommendations, GE Healthcare resolution plan and contact information. Contact GE Healthcare at 1-262-544-3894 for assistance.
Root cause: Employee error
Status: Terminated
Product code: MQB
Quantity affected: 62
Distribution: USA: AR, CA, GA, IN, LA, MA, MD, MO, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN TX, WI, AL, AZ, CO, CT, DE, FL, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MI, MN, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, OK, OR, PA, SD, UT, VA, VT,
Date initiated: 2008-06-24
Date posted: 2008-09-21
Date terminated: 2011-12-17
Location: Waukesha, WI

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