Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1915-2016 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | GE Healthcare, LLC |
| Report date | Jun 15, 2016 |
| Recall initiation date | May 9, 2016 |
| Quantity | 197 (US = 68; OUS = 129) |
| Location | Waukesha, WI, United States |
Official product description
GE Revolution CT The system is intended for head, whole body, cardiac and vascular X-ray Computed Tomography applications. The system is intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission projection data from the same axial plane taken at different angles.
Why the product was recalled
GEHC has become aware of a potential safety issue in the Revolution CT Patient Table that can result in unintended motion in cases involving large patients. The Revolution CT cradle can descend on its own after activation by the user. This can put the patient at risk for harm. The harm can involve the impinging or crushing of a hand if caught between the cradle and CT inner gantry bore. No injurie
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) including states of: AL, CA, CT, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, NE, NY,NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, A, WA, WI; and countries of: Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea (Republic of), Kuwait, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom.
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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