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FDA device recall Z-1658-2009 · posted 2009-09-29 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
NRT - Nordisk Rontgen Teknik A/S
Reason for recall
The GE Precision MPi is in violation with 21 CFR Part 1020.32 requiring a signal audible to the fluoroscopist to sound for each passage of 5 minutes of fluoroscopic irradiation time during an examination or procedure.
Action taken
An Advisory Notice concerning GE Precision MPi, dated May 1, 2009, was issued to Healthcare Professionals. The notice discussed the problem, risk, recommended immediate action, future actio, and affected system and serial numbers. A GE Field Service Representative will visit each affected U.S. customer site and introduce a speaker connected to the generator touch screen (to which the audible tone is delivered) in the operator's room, to be placed on the wall in the x-ray room. For further information, customers were to contact their local GE field engineer.
Root cause
Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act
Status
Terminated
Product code
JAA
Quantity affected
38 units (US)
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution, including CA, CO, FL, IN, MA, MI, MN, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VT, WA, WI.
Date initiated
2009-05-01
Date posted
2009-09-29
Date terminated
2009-10-20
Location
Hasselager, Denmark

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