Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1849-2013 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | GE Healthcare, LLC |
| Report date | Aug 7, 2013 |
| Recall initiation date | Nov 9, 2012 |
| Quantity | 588 |
| Location | Waukesha, WI, United States |
Official product description
GE Healthcare, LOGIQ e Ultrasound System. The LOGIQ i/e and Vivid e is a general purpose ultrasound system intended for use by a qualified physician for evaluation by ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body. Specific clinical applications and exam types include: Fetal/OB; Abdominal (GYN & Urology); Pediatric; Small Organ (breast, testes, thyroid); Neonatal and Adult Cephalic; Cardiac (adult & pediatric); Peripheral Vascular; Intra-operative (abdominal, thoracic and PV), Musculo-skeletal Conventional & Superficial, Transesophageal, Transrectal and Transvaginal, and Thoracic/Pleural for motion/sliding and fluid detection.
Why the product was recalled
GE Healthcare became aware of a potential issue associated with the LOGIQ e system. Image data from one patient has the potential to be linked to the patient ID of another patient.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) including the states of AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL , IA, MD, MA, MI, MS, MO, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN,TX, UT,VT, VA and WI., and the countries of ARAB EMIRATES, AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, DENMARK, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, GREAT BRITAIN, HONG KONG, INDIA, ITALY, JAPAN, NETHERLANDS,NEW ZEALAND, NORWAY, POLAND, RUSSIA, SAUDI ARABIA, SINGAPORE,SOUTH AFRICA, SPAIN, SWEDEN, SWITZERLAND and UNITED EMIRATES.
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: Visit.
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