—#214801

Product

GE SIGNA PET/MR AIR Plus (China Only), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

FDA product code: LNH — System, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Radiology
Affected lot / code info: GTIN: Unknown; All System ID numbers that GE HealthCare performed planned maintenance on since March 1, 2023

Why it was recalled

GE HealthCare has become aware that for certain MR systems (SIGNA Artist, SIGNA Voyager, Discovery MR450 1.5T, Optima MR450w 1.5T, SIGNA Architect, SIGNA Premier, SIGNA UHP, Discovery MR750 3.0T, Discovery MR750w 3.0T, SIGNA Hero, SIGNA PET/MR, SIGNA Artist Evo, SIGNA Voyager AIR (China Only), SIGNA Architect AIR (China Only), SIGNA Premier XT (China Only), SIGNA Premier Elite (China Only), SIGNA Premier MAX (China Only), SIGNA Hero XT (China Only), SIGNA Hero Elite (China Only), SIGNA Hero MAX (China Only), SIGNA PET/MR AIR (China Only), SIGNA PET/MR AIR Plus (China Only), the planned maintenance steps to check the functionality of the caster locks on the MR patient table may not have been performed.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Equipment maintenance

Action the firm took

GE HealthCare issued an URGENT CORRECTION NOTICE to it consignees on 06/20/2025 via traceable means. The notice explained the safety issue and requested the following actions be taken: "You can continue to use your MR system by following the instructions below: In the undocked position, lock the table by pressing the pedal in the front of the table. Check to see that all casters are locked and that the table is secure. Contact your GE HealthCare representative for assistance if any of the casters do not lock. Before each patient transfer verify that the caster locks are engaged. If you notice more than one caster is damaged or fails to lock properly, use particular caution as the table may move while in use. No additional steps are required to continue to use your table in the docked position. Please ensure all potential users in your facility are made aware of this safety notification and the recommended actions." "GE HealthCare will inspect and if necessary, correct all affected products at no cost to you. A GE HealthCare representative will contact you to arrange for the correction." " if you have any questions for 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: 3200 N Grandview Blvd, Waukesha, Wisconsin 53188-1693

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide distribution.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2025-06-20
Posted by FDA: 2025-08-13
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #214801. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.