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Refurbish RIC5-9-D Probe ROHS compliant Ultrasound Probe RIC5-9-D

FDA device recall Z-1964-2019 · posted 2019-07-12 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
GE Healthcare, LLC
Reason for recall
Potential for a transducer mis-alignment in certain transvaginal probes.
Action taken
GE Healthcare notified customers on about 07/02/2019 via "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION" letter. Customers were informed that they could continue to use the affected probes, but prior to performing a biopsy, customers should make sure they follow the instructions for safe use in the Basic User Manual to ensure proper device alignment, specifically including the biopsy, biopsy safety and biopsy setup sections. GE Healthcare will correct all affected devices at no cost and a GE Healthcare representative will contact customers to arrange for the correction. Customers were also instructed to complete and return the Medical Device Notification Acknowledgement Response form. Questions or concerns regarding the notification can be directed to GE Healthcare Service at 1-800-437-1171 or your local Service Representative.
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
IYN
Quantity affected
3 devices
Distribution
Distribution in the US to Texas. International distribution to France, Greece and Switzerland.
Date initiated
2019-07-02
Date posted
2019-07-12
Date terminated
2020-10-05
Location
Waukesha, WI

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