Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1942-2013 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | GE Healthcare, LLC |
| Report date | Aug 21, 2013 |
| Recall initiation date | Aug 7, 2012 |
| Quantity | 458 (306 US; 152 OUS) |
| Location | Waukesha, WI, United States |
Official product description
GE Healthcare, Optima XR220amx, Optima XR200amx, and Brivo XR285amx. The series are indicated for use on adult and pediatric patients for general-purpose diagnostic radiographic examinations and procedures. The systems are indicated for taking radiographic exposures of the skull, spinal column, chest, abdomen, extremities, and other body pants with the patient sitting, standing, or lying in the prone or supine position. These devices are not intended for mammographic applications.
Why the product was recalled
GE Healthcare conducted a recall on various mobile x-ray units (Optima XR220amx, Optima XR200amx, and Brivo XR285amx systems) because of an Erratic Drive Performance.
Distribution information
Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) including states of: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, GUAM, IL, IN, IA, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NV, NH, NH, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, and WY; and countries of: Albania, Australia, Bahrain, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Great Britain, Honduras, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Spain, United Arab Emirates and Venezuela.
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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