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GE Precision 500D Radiographic and Fluoroscopic Imaging System, Stationary X-ray System consisting of an X-ray generator

FDA device recall Z-1304-06 · posted 2006-09-22 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
General Electric Med Systems LLC
Reason for recall
Systems are non-compliant with Federal Performance Standard Title 21, Code of Federal Regulation (CFR), 1020.32(a)(1) in that the systems allow the production of x-rays when the primary protective barrier is not in position to intercept the entire cross section of the useful beam
Action taken
An Important Notice for Precision 500D, dated 11/24/2005 was hand delivered to all customers beginning 05/15/06, by GE field service engineers at the time they were to perform the correction to the device.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
JAA
Quantity affected
1,289
Distribution
Worldwide, including USA, Puerto Rico, Canada, France, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Macedonia, Panama, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and United Kingdom.
Date initiated
2006-05-15
Date posted
2006-09-22
Date terminated
2007-05-25
Location
Waukesha, WI

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