—#113032

Product

GE Healthcare Optima XR 220amx 15kw Mobile X-Ray System The GE Automatic Mobile X-Ray (AMX) Series: Brivo XR2S5amx, Optima XR200amx, Optima XR22Oamx are intended to take exposures utilizing film or computed radiography (CR), however the Optima XR22Oamx utilizes the GE Wireless Detector, which is intended to replace radiographic film screen systems in all general purpose diagnostic procedures, for digital radiography (DR).

FDA product code: IZL — System, X-Ray, Mobile
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Radiology
Affected lot / code info: Model No - 5555000-6

Why it was recalled

GE Healthcare has become aware of a software issue on the interface of the mobile radiographic product, Optima XR22Oamx and Optima XR200amx with Digital Upgrade.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act

Action the firm took

GE Healthcare will without charge remedy the defect or bring the product into compliance with each applicable Federal and IEC standard in accordance with a plan to be approved by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the details of which will be included in a subsequent communication through a GE Healthcare field engineer site visit. Field Modification Instructions (FMI) 10868 describes the rework plan the GEHC Engineers will make to the imaging system compliant with the applicable performance standard. This CAP appears to adequately address the problem and is hereby approved. Call Center phone number: 800-437-1171 (United States). For other countries, please contact your local GE Healthcare Service Representative if you have any questions or concerns regarding this notification.

Recalling firm

Firm: GE Healthcare, LLC
Address: 3000 N Grandview Blvd, Waukesha, Wisconsin 53188-1615

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Nationwide distribution

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2012-08-01
Posted by FDA: 2012-11-29
Terminated: 2013-01-10
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #113032. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.