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GE HEALTHCARE, MSK 1.5T EXTREME MR SCANNER, MODEL AA5000. The MSK Extreme TM MR Scanner is intended for use as a diagnos

FDA device recall Z-0107-2012 · posted 2011-10-26 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
GE Healthcare, LLC
Reason for recall
GE Healthcare has recently become aware that an exposed high voltage gradient wire internal to the MSK 1.5T Extreme system equipment may cause electrical shock, which may impact service personnel safety. This issue does not impact patient or operator safety.
Action taken
GE Healthcare LLC sent a "Urgent Medical Device Correction letter" dated August 29, 2011, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. The customer was instructed to please ensure that all potential service personnel at your facility are made aware of this safety notification and the recommended actions. Contact your local service representative if you have any questions concerning this notification. For further questions please call ( 262 ) 513-4122.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Status
Terminated
Product code
LNH
Quantity affected
52
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- USA (nationwide) including the states of AL, CA, FL, ID, NY, NH, NJ, NV, OH, PA, TX, VA and WI., and countries of UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, UKRAINE, UNITED KINGDOM, SWITZERLAND
Date initiated
2011-08-29
Date posted
2011-10-26
Date terminated
2012-05-29
Location
Waukesha, WI

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