—#185314

Product

System, X-Ray, Tomography, Computed: Revolution Apex, Revolution CT with Apex Edition

FDA product code: JAK — System, X-Ray, Tomography, Computed
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Radiology
510(k) numbers: K163213, K191777
Affected lot / code info: Model Numbers: 5590000-20: REV2A1900002CN, REV2A2000013CN, REV2A2000025CN, REV2A2000006CN, REV2A2000003CN, REV2A2000015CN, REV2A1900003CN, REV2A2000007CN, REV2A2000022CN, REV2A2000010CN, REV2A2000030CN, REV2A2000029CN, REV2A2000017CN, REV2A2000001CN, REV2A2000002CN, REV2A2000031CN, REV2A2000020CN, REV2A2000024CN, REV2A2000023CN, REV2A2000012CN, REV2A2000016CN, REV2A1900001CN, REV2A2000027CN, REV2A2000028CN, REV2A2000018CN, REV2A1900005CN, REV2A2000009CN, REV2A2000026CN, REV2A2000021CN, REV2A2000011CN 5590000-21: xxx, xxx, xxx* (66 units) *serial number information current as of 01/21/2021.

Why it was recalled

GE Healthcare has become aware of a potential issue on Revolution Apex, Revolution CT with Apex Edition, Revolution CT, and Revolution CT ES systems where the table pinch protector could be damaged or missing leading to exposed table screws which could cause a laceration due to a sharp edge.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Process change control

Action the firm took

The manufacturer sent an "Urgent Medical Device Correction" letter (GEHC Ref# 25496) to customers with affected systems on 12/17/2020.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide - US Nationwide Distribution in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NV, NY, NH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV; In the countries of Algeria, Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Canada, China, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Gabon, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Korea (Republic Of), Kuwait, Lithuania, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2020-12-17
Terminated: 2023-01-09
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #185314. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.