FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#51936

Product

Definium AMX 700 Digital mobile x-ray system, GE Healthcare 3000 North Grandview Waukesha, WI

FDA product code
IZLSystem, X-Ray, Mobile
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Radiology
510(k) numbers
K052897
Affected lot / code info
973971AMXD1, 973971AMXD2, 402449CDP1, 402449CDP2, 601426DAMX1, and 972566D700A

Why it was recalled

When using the Tech Switch on exposures >750ms, >100 kVp and > 100 mAs the exposure terminates prematurely.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Other

Action the firm took

Visit to each consignee beginning December 21, 2006.

Recalling firm

Firm
GE Medical Systems LLC
Address
3200 N Grandview Blvd, Waukesha, Wisconsin 53188-1693

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Product was distributed in the following states: MS, NE, NJ, and, TX

Timeline

Recall initiated
2006-12-21
Posted by FDA
2007-05-22
Terminated
2008-02-24
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #51936. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.