—#138742

Product

GE Healthcare Precision RXi 23A/32A Analog System

FDA product code: OWB — Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Radiology
510(k) numbers: K082243
Affected lot / code info: Mfg Lot or Serial # 00000001386MC2 00000002109MC7 00000001010MC8 00000001337MC5 00000002212MC9 00000001720MC2 00000001098MC3 00000001454MC8 00000001082MC7 00000001266MC6 00000001656MC8 00000003661MC6

Why it was recalled

A reported incident of a monitor that fell from the suspension. A fall of a monitor could result in an injury to a patient or operator. Recall affects the single and dual LCD monitor suspensions used on Precision 500D Classical R & F system, Precision RXi 23A/32A Analog System, Precision RXi Digital system and Precision MPi fluoroscopic imaging systems.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Nonconforming Material/Component

Action the firm took

GE Healthcare sent an "Urgent Medical Device Correction" letter dated June 12, 2015, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Perform a visual check before and after each use for the presence of the four (4) mounting screws as shown in the pictures below. Check the secureness of these screws by hand. If these screws are present and secure, you may continue use of the system. If any of these screws are missing or can easily be turned by hand, follow the precautions below before you continue use with the monitor(s). 1. Position the monitor suspension in the most frequently used position and limit further movement as much as possible. 2. Clearly inform (e.g. through signage and verbal instructions) the users and other auxiliary personnel who may come in contact with the system to not move the monitor suspension once in position. 3. Contact your GE Healthcare representative to inform them of any loose or missing screws. For questions or concerns regarding this notification, please contact GE Healthcare Service at 1-800-437-1171 or your local Service Representative.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide Distribution including GU and DC., and to the countries of : Australia, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Dominican Republic, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Kuwait, Lebanon, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Spain, Taiwan,Turkey, United Kingdom, Venezuela and Yemen.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2015-06-12
Posted by FDA: 2015-07-20
Terminated: 2017-08-03
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #138742. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.