—#212320

Product

Optima XR646 HD. X-Ray imaging system.

FDA product code: KPR — System, X-Ray, Stationary
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Radiology
510(k) numbers: K173612
Affected lot / code info: GTIN: 00195278526892

Why it was recalled

The user can continue to take the next exposure after reaching the Automatic Exposure Control (AEC) limit, without taking any further actions to acknowledge or adjust exposure techniques. In all cases, a message still appears on the screen when the AEC limit is reached.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act

Action the firm took

Firm sent an "IMPORTANT ELECTRONIC PRODUCT RADIATION WARNING" email/letter to its consignees. The email/letter described the product, the problem and the actions to be taken. The consignees were instructed to do the following: You can continue to use the device as intended for clinical use, by following the instructions below: 1.If you perform an exposure and observe an on-screen message that the AEC termination limit has been reached, please acknowledge the message. 2.Take any relevant actions to adjust techniques or patient positioning for the next exposure to avoid reaching the termination limit for that exposure, if appropriate. Please ensure that all potential users in your facility are made aware of this notification and the recommended actions. Please retain this document for your records. If you have any 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 Medical Systems, LLC
Address: 3000 N Grandview Blvd, Waukesha, Wisconsin 53188-1615

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) including Puerto Rico and OUS (foreign) countries to: Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Coast Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Czechia, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Korea (Republic of) Kuwait, Libya, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of Serbia, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and Vietnam.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2025-01-28
Posted by FDA: 2025-02-03
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #212320. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.