Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0966-2015 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | GE Healthcare |
| Report date | Jan 21, 2015 |
| Recall initiation date | Dec 10, 2014 |
| Quantity | 24 ( 7 US, 17 OUS) |
| Location | Waukesha, WI, United States |
Official product description
GE Healthcare, Discovery IGS 730 & Discovery IGS 740. Discovery IGS 730 : The angiographic X-ray systems are indicated for use in generating fluoroscopic and rotational images of human anatomy for cardiovascular, vascular & non vascular diagnostic and interventional procedures. Discovery IGS 740: The angiographic X-ray systems are indicated for use for patients from newborn to geriatric in generating fluoroscopic and rotational images of human anatomy for cardiovascular, vascular and nonvascular, diagnostic and interventional procedures.
Why the product was recalled
Potential unintentional system motion or rotation due to a positioning user interface issue with Discovery IGS 730 and 740 products.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution-Distributed in the states of CO, CT, MS, NJ, NY, OH, and WA, and the countries of BELGIUM, CANADA, CHINA, FRANCE, GERMANY, JAPAN, MEXICO, PERU, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, and UNITED KINGDOM.
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: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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