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FDA device recall Z-1966-2015 · posted 2015-07-02 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
GE Healthcare
Reason for recall
The SFD/IDD safety mechanism may not engage properly at the lower range of SFD/IDD travel. This mechanism is installed to hold and prevent the SFD/IDD from falling due to a counterweight cable failure. The lower range of travel is 1.1 in (28mm) from the lowest point of normal SFD/IDD vertical compression. A fall of the SFD/IDD could result in an injury to a patient or operator.
Action taken
GE Healthcare sent an "Urgent Medical Device Correction" letter GEHC Ref#10902 dated June 12, 2015 to Hospital Administrators/Risk Managers, Managers of Radiology/Cardiology and Radiologists/Cardiologists. The letter described the Safety Issue, Safety Instructions, Affected Product Details, Product Correction and Contact Information. For questions contact GE Healthcare Service at 1-800-437-1171 or your local Service Representative.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Status
Terminated
Product code
JAA
Quantity affected
4,053 (3,804 US; 249 OUS)
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide including PR, GU and DC and the countries of: Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republ
Date initiated
2015-06-12
Date posted
2015-07-02
Date terminated
2015-12-21
Location
Waukesha, WI

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