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GE Healthcare, Innova 2121-1Q/3131-1Q Biplane Cardiovascular Imaging Systems. Indicated for use in generating fluoroscop

FDA device recall Z-0540-2010 · posted 2009-12-16 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
GE Medical Systems, LLC
Reason for recall
GE Healthcare has become aware of a potential limit switch failure with Innova 2121IQ and 3131IQ (Biplane) systems that may impact patient safety. A potential limit switch failure could occur due to collision between the lateral plane of Innova Positioner and other equipment in the room. This collision may break the x-ray and positioning switches, and may not allow exam completion. To date, no in
Action taken
GE Healthcare issued an "Urgent Medical Device Correction" notice dated October 14, 2009. The letter was addressed to Hospital Administrators/Risk mangers, Managers of Radiology/Cardiology, Radiologists/Cardiologists. The letter described the Safety Issue, Affected Product Details, Safety Instructions, Product Correction and Contact Information. For further information, contact GE Healthcare Systems at 1-800-437-1171, option 4 (U.S.) or contact your local GE Healthcare Service Representative.
Root cause
Employee error
Status
Terminated
Product code
MQB
Quantity affected
114
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- Including the UNITED STATES, YEMEN, UNITED KINGDOM, TAIWAN, SINGAPORE, RUSSIA, ROMANIA, MALAYSIA, LYB IA, JAPAN, ITALY, IRELAND, INDONESIA, INDIA, GERMANY, FRANCE, EGYPT, CHI
Date initiated
2009-10-14
Date posted
2009-12-16
Date terminated
2012-02-04
Location
Waukesha, WI

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