Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1462-2014 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc. |
| Report date | Apr 23, 2014 |
| Recall initiation date | Mar 31, 2014 |
| Quantity | 453 units |
| Location | Salt Lake City, UT, United States |
Official product description
The OEC 9900 Elite mobile fluoroscopy system (image intensified fluoroscopic x-ray) is designed to provide fluoroscopic and spot-film images of the patient during diagnostic surgical and interventional procedure. Examples of clinical application may include cholangiography, endoscopy, urologic, orthopedic, neurologic, vascular, cardiac, critical care and emergency room procedure. The system may be used for other imaging applications at the physician's discretion.
Why the product was recalled
GE Healthcare has identified a potential safety issue related to the screws that attach the workstation monitor spring arm to the extension arm on certain OEC 9900 systems, causing the spring arm and monitor to fall forward.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution - USA, and the countries of Australia, Argentina, Canada, China, Cambodia, Columbia, Japan, Ecuador, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Libya, Mexico, Nigeria, Peru, Russia, Thailand, Taiwan, Saudi Arabia and Singapore.
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: Telephone.
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