FDA recall record

GE Inspection Technologies recall — FDA Z-2236-2016

Radiation emissions which exceeded the limit in the performance standard were detected during maintenance of one system. The identified cause was…

Class IIclassification
Z-2236-2016official record ID
Aug 3, 2016report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-2236-2016
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmGE Inspection Technologies, LP
Report dateAug 3, 2016
Recall initiation dateMar 2, 2016
Quantity4
LocationLewistown, PA, United States

Official product description

GE Inspection Technologies, LP - Phoenix v|tome|x m240 cabinet x-ray systems. A microfocus CT system used primarily for 3D metrology and analysis.

Why the product was recalled

Radiation emissions which exceeded the limit in the performance standard were detected during maintenance of one system. The identified cause was insufficient attachment of shielding in the door. Jostling during delivery was identified as the probable cause of this failure to comply with the performance standard.

Distribution information

US Distribution to the states of : FL, TN, and TX.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: FDA Mandated. Initial notification: Letter.

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