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Discovery ST PET/CT imaging system with gantry model number 5105797. Catalog Identifiers: S9114LA/LB/MA/MN, S9118LA/LB/M

FDA device recall Z-0588-06 · posted 2006-06-02 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
General Electric Med Systems LLC
Reason for recall
The LightSpeed CT Technical Reference Manual was omitted from the document kit shipped with the PET/CT system.
Action taken
All affected customers are being sent an 'Important Radiation Safety Notification' letter dated November 10, 2005, that identifies affected units, the associated potential hazards, and the planned modification. A Copy of the Technical Reference Manual will be included with the customer letter.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
KPS
Quantity affected
74
Distribution
Nationwide, Worldwide. AL, CA, CT, FL, IN, MA, MD, MN, ND, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, WA, Puerto Rico. OUS to include: Austria, Brazil, Canada, China, Columbia, Egypt, France, Germany, Italy,
Date initiated
2006-01-26
Date posted
2006-06-02
Date terminated
2006-12-27
Location
Waukesha, WI

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