FDA recall record

GE Inspection Technologies recall — FDA Z-1231-2016

GE Inspection Technologies, LP ("GE") has discovered that certain of its cabinet x-ray systems may not fully comply with the Food and Drug…

Class IIclassification
Z-1231-2016official record ID
Apr 13, 2016report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1231-2016
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmGE Inspection Technologies, LP
Report dateApr 13, 2016
Recall initiation dateDec 16, 2015
Quantity55 US Distribution
LocationLewistown, PA, United States

Official product description

GE Inspection Technologies, LP, Cabinet X-ray system used for industrial quality control.

Why the product was recalled

GE Inspection Technologies, LP ("GE") has discovered that certain of its cabinet x-ray systems may not fully comply with the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Cabinet X ray System performance standards, 21 C.F.R. ¿ 1020.40(c)(1)(i)

Distribution information

US Distribution to the states of : TX, MD, MI, CA, TN, NH, NY, AL, NC, ID, MA, AZ, IN, FL, PA, NJ, WI, VA, MN, MD CO, GA, SC, OH and DC.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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