—#117258

Product

MSK EXTREME MR SCANNER, MODEL AA5000 The intended for use as a diagnostic imaging device to produce axial, sagittal, coronal and oblique images of the internal structures of the leg (excluding the thigh), knee, ankle, foot, forearm, elbow, wrist and hand.

FDA product code: LNH — System, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Radiology
510(k) numbers: K080048
Affected lot / code info: 01072011-001; 01082010-001; 01182010-001; 01182011-001; 01272010-001; 02032011-001; 02112010-001; 02182011-001; 02242010-001; 2262011-001; 03012010-001; 03072010-001; 03132009-001; 03242009-001; 03292011-001; 03302011-001; 04012010-001; 04082010-001; 04192011-001; 04202011-001; 04302010-001; 05072010-001; 05132011-001; 05152009-001; 05242010-001; 05262010-001; 06012008-001; 06042009-001; 06062009-001; 06082010-001; 06182010-001; 06192009-001; 07082010-001; 07092010-001; 07142009-001; 07152011-001; 07272010-001; 08082009-001; 08122009-001; 08122010-001; 08132009-001; 08152010-001; 09072009-001; 09132010-001; 09142010-001; 09172009-001; 09222009-001; 09222010-001; 10012009-001; 10082009-001; 10082010-001; 10142009-001; 10182010-001; 10222010-001; 10252009-001; 10312010-001; 11162010-001; 11242009-001; 11292010-001; 12052010-001; 12072009-001; 12142009-001; 12152009-001; 12162008-001; 12182008-001; 12222010-001

Why it was recalled

Coolant supply lines may leak liquid onto the floor resulting in a slippery surface and fall hazard.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Process control

Action the firm took

GE Healthcare sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated April 23, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter informed customers of a potential safety issue due to leakage from gradient coolant lines. Consignees were instructed to monitor the floor for leakage and continue to use if leakage is not observed. If leakage is observed consignees are instructed to stop using the system and notify their local service representative. GE Healthcare will correct all affected scanners by providing an update at no cost. Customers with questions were instructed to contact their local service representataive. For questions regarding this recall call 262-513-4122.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - USA including AL, CA, CO, FL, ID, IL, MA, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI; Worldwide: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Peru, Poland, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweeden, Switzerland, UK, Ukraine, and UAE.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2013-03-28
Posted by FDA: 2013-05-01
Terminated: 2013-10-25
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #117258. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.