GE SENOGRAPHE DS FULL FIELD DIGITAL ESSENTIAL MAMMOGRAPHY SYSTEM. The Senographe DS system generates digital mammographi

FDA device recall Z-0115-2012 · posted 2011-10-26 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm

GE Healthcare, LLC

Reason for recall

GE Healthcare has become aware of inaccurate measurement on GE magnified images provided by Senographe DS and Essential Mammography systems when reviewed on IHE compliant workstations. This issue may impact patient safety.

Action taken

GE Healthcare sent an " URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION" letter dated September 21, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter describes the products, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter provides safety instructions and advises customers to complete and return a Customer Reply Form via fax to +33(0)1 30 70 39 30. A GE Healthcare service representative will contact customers if the updated software version is required. Contact the Call Center at 800-437-1171.

Root cause

Software design

Status

Terminated

Product code

MUE

Quantity affected

1344

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C. and the countries of ALGERIA, AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM BOTSWANA, BRAZIL, BULGARIA, CANADA, CHILE, CHINA, COLOMBIA,

Date initiated

2011-09-22

Date posted

2011-10-26

Date terminated

2012-10-16

Location

Waukesha, WI