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GE Healthcare, Discovery MR750w 3.0T System. Part Number: 5352293. Product Usage: It is indicated for use as a diagnosti

FDA device recall Z-1100-2013 · posted 2013-04-11 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
GE Healthcare, LLC
Reason for recall
GE Healthcare has recently become aware of a potential issue due to image flip in frequency encoding direction associated with a specific workflow of your Discovery MR750w system. Image flip issue in frequency encoding direction (including S/I, A/P and R/L) can result in incorrect localization of anatomy and pathological findings.
Action taken
GE Healthcare sent an Important Product Information letter dated April 23, 2012. The letter described the Issue, Instructions, Affected Product Details and Product Correction. For questions contact your local service representative.
Root cause
Software design
Status
Terminated
Product code
LNH
Quantity affected
46
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) including the states of: AZ, CA, CO, FL, IL, MD, NJ, NY, OH, OK, TX. and the countries of Australia, Belarus, Canada, France, Germany, India, Japan, Lebanon,
Date initiated
2012-04-23
Date posted
2013-04-11
Date terminated
2014-03-14
Location
Waukesha, WI

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