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GE Stereotaxy Positioner, model 2405544-3, for use with Senographe DS Full Field Mammography system, models 2383168, 238

FDA device recall Z-2147-2008 · posted 2008-09-26 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
GE Healthcare
Reason for recall
GE Healthcare has recently become aware of x-ray emission beyond the edge of the detector primary barrier. This issue occurs when an exam is performed in a specific angulated view associated with use of the Stereotactic Positioner of your Senographe DS Acquisition system and could impact patient safety. If the Stereotactic Positioner is removed when the examination arm is at 33 degrees and, th
Action taken
A Product Safety Notification letter, dated March 3, 2008, was sent to affected customers. The letter provided information about the safety issue, identified affected product and stated that GE Healthcare will provide a software upgrade. Contact GE Healthcare at 1-262-544-3894 for assistance.
Root cause
Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act
Status
Terminated
Product code
IZH
Quantity affected
12
Distribution
AL, CA, CO, FL, IL, KS, MA, ME, MN,MO, NC, NJ, NM, NY OK, SC, TN, TX, and WI.
Date initiated
2008-07-01
Date posted
2008-09-26
Date terminated
2011-12-11
Location
Waukesha, WI

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