Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1043-2025 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | GE Medical Systems, LLC |
| Report date | Feb 12, 2025 |
| Recall initiation date | Jan 28, 2025 |
| Quantity | 3149 (1697 US; 1452 OUS) |
| Location | Waukesha, WI, United States |
Official product description
Definium 656HD & Discovery XR656HD (GTINs: 00840682138598, 00195278840226, 00840682136709). X-Ray imaging system.
Why the product 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.
Distribution information
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.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: FDA Mandated. Initial notification: Letter.
What to do next
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