—#185053

Product

GE NM/CT 860 system Model Number H3908AD - Product Usage: intended for general Nuclear Medicine imaging procedures for detection of radioisotope tracer uptake in the patient body.

FDA product code: KPS — System, Tomography, Computed, Emission
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Radiology
510(k) numbers: K173816
Affected lot / code info: Serial numbers: 860Y62016, 860Y62019, 860Y62017, 860Z62032, 860Y62018, 860Y62015, 860Y62012, 860Y62020, 860Y62021, 860Y62013, 860Z62033, 860Z62031

Why it was recalled

GE Healthcare has become aware that rotor bearing screws were found loose on one detector in the field, leading to the release of one of the four rotor bearings in the detector.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Process control

Action the firm took

The firm initiated their action by letter to the consignees on 12/10/2020. The letter explained the issue and stated that GE would inspect, and if required, correct the affected units. Questions and concerns may be directed to GE Healthcare Service at 1-800-437-1171 or the consignee's local Service Representative.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2020-12-10
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #185053. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.