Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2483-2024 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | GE Medical Systems, LLC |
| Report date | Aug 14, 2024 |
| Recall initiation date | Jun 14, 2024 |
| Quantity | 3 units |
| Location | Waukesha, WI, United States |
Official product description
SIGNA 7.0T, with affected software versions: 7T29.1, MR30.1; Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System
Why the product was recalled
GE HealthCare has become aware that for certain MR systems, the system predicted B1+RMS value can exceed the B1+RMS user prescribed limit when scanning in Low SAR Mode and the following two conditions are met: 1. 2D FSE T2 FLAIR OR T2 FLAIR Propeller imaging sequence is selected, AND 2. the Optimized T2 FLAIR sequence option is turned off OR not included in the MR configuration. If this occurs, it can result in overheating of an MR conditional implant.
Distribution information
Worldwide distribution.
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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