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Patient tables of CT systems with brand name: CT/e; CT/e Dual; CT/e Plus, CT/e Dual Plus; CT/e Lite; ProSpeed AI; ProSpe

FDA device recall Z-0269-05 · posted 2005-02-24 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
General Electric Med Systems LLC
Reason for recall
The patient tables of the affected CT systems are supported by a hydraulic cylinder and a cylinder shaft (i.e. the upper shaft) which connects the tabletop to the table frame. GE received a report of a HiSpeed LX/I system table falling abruptly due to the filure of the upper shaft. No injuries were reported.
Action taken
Inadequate materials used to manufacture the upper shaft of patient tables that can result in uncontrolled table motion.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
IXR
Quantity affected
1150
Date initiated
2004-10-21
Date posted
2005-02-24
Date terminated
2006-07-24
Location
Waukesha, WI

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Related 510(k) clearances

RecordFirmDate
HISPEED DUAL (K021491)Ge Medical Systems, Inc.2002-05-22
CT/E COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY SCANNNER SYSTEM (K993645)Ge Medical Systems, Inc.1999-12-21
HISPEED NX/I CT SCANNER SYSTEM (K991716)Ge Medical Systems, Inc.1999-06-18
HISPEED LX//I, HISPEED FX/I, AND HISPEED DX/I FAMILY OF SYSTEMS (K980169)General Electric Co.1998-04-13
CT PROSPEED FAMILY (K944013)GE Medical Systems1995-02-07