GE Healthcare MR superconducting magnets, a component of GE Healthcare Orthone (1.0T MSK Extreme) System, nuclear magnet
Summary
The FDA issued a Class II for GE Healthcare MR superconducting magnets, a component of GE Healthcare Orthone ( by GE Healthcare, LLC. Reason: The magnetic resonance systems could potentially have a cryogen ventilation system that does not meet the venting requirements..
Details
Source
Device Recall
External ID
Z-0621-2022
Action Date
2022-02-16
Status
Ongoing
Category
device
Product Description
GE Healthcare MR superconducting magnets, a component of GE Healthcare Orthone (1.0T MSK Extreme) System, nuclear magnetic resonance imaging system.
Lot/Code Info: All systems.
Quantity Affected: 17,228 devices total in this field correction
Reason for Recall
The magnetic resonance systems could potentially have a cryogen ventilation system that does not meet the venting requirements.
Distribution
Distribution was nationwide, including Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. There was also government and military distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaidjan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Republic of Congo, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea, Kuwait, Kyrhyzstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Libyan Arabic Jamahiriya, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mali, Malta, Mauritania, Mexico, Republic of Moldova, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Nordic-HQ, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, State of Palestine, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall Initiated: 2021-12-23
Company
Waukesha, WI
Context & Analysis
This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.
This was one of 154 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 413 device-related FDA actions this month.
GE Healthcare, LLC has 104 FDA actions in our database, including 104 recalls.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Class II recall?
A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.
What should I do if I have this product?
Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (GE Healthcare, LLC) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.
How often does GE Healthcare, LLC have FDA actions?
GE Healthcare, LLC has 104 FDA actions in our database, including 104 recalls and 0 device clearances.
Where can I find the official FDA record?
The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-0621-2022" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.
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