Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0768-2016 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | GE Medical Systems, LLC |
| Report date | Feb 17, 2016 |
| Recall initiation date | Dec 23, 2015 |
| Quantity | 2389 |
| Location | Waukesha, WI, United States |
Official product description
GE Healthcare, Optima XR220amx, Mobile Digital Ready Radiographic System Designed to generate diagnostic radiographic images.
Why the product was recalled
Potential safety latch mechanism failure. The safety latch, within the column that supports the horizontal arm, is a backup in the unlikely event the primary safety cable breaks. A fall of the arm assembly could result in bodily harm to a person.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution -- US, including Washington D.C. Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, and Guam; and the countries of Afghanistan, Albania, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Belgium, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Rep., Ecuador, Egypt, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea (Republic of), Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Martinique, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad , Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela, 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: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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