GE Nuclear Medicine 600/800 series systems, specifically: a) OPTIMA O640 X 3/8 inch NR, b) DISCOVERY O640 X 3/8 inch,
Summary
The FDA issued a Class I for GE Nuclear Medicine 600/800 series systems, specifically: a) OPTIMA O640 X 3/8 by GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS ISRAEL, FUNCTIONAL IMAGING. Reason: A mitigation may not be correctly implemented. If this is the case, the detector can fall, leading to life-threatening bodily injury..
Details
Source
Device Recall
External ID
Z-1056-2023
Action Date
2023-02-15
Status
Ongoing
Category
device
Product Description
GE Nuclear Medicine 600/800 series systems, specifically: a) OPTIMA O640 X 3/8 inch NR, b) DISCOVERY O640 X 3/8 inch, c) NM OPTIMA O640 X 3/8 inch, d) O640 NM Gantry 3/8 inch, e) O640 NM GANTRY FINAL ASSY, f) OPTIMA O640 X 3/8 inch; Emission Computed Tomography System
Lot/Code Info: a) OPTIMA O640X3/8 inch NR: Catalog number 5376204-41, UDI/DI Not Applicable, Serial Numbers: 64GY51002, 64GY51003, 64GY51004, 0000064GY51011, 64GY51005; b) DISCOVERY O640X 3/8 inch: Catalog number H3101RL, UDI/DI Not Applicable, Serial Numbers: 64GY51021; c) NM OPTIMA O640X3/8 inch: Catalog number To be provided, UDI/DI To be provided, Serial Numbers: 26043; d) O640 NM Gantry 3/8 inch: Catalog number 5376204-41, UDI/DI Not Applicable, Serial Numbers: 64GY51022; , UDI/DI Not Applicable, Serial Numbers: 64GY51024, 64GY51007, 64GY51019, 64GY51018, 64GY51016, 64GX51001, 64GY51006, 64GY51013, 64GZ51026, 64GY51025, 64GY51012, 64GY51023, 64GY51014, 64GZ51027; UDI/DI To be provided, Serial Numbers: 64GY51008, 64GY51009, 64GY51020, 64GZ51028, 64GZ51030, 64GY51015, 64GY51011; e) O640 NM GANTRY FINAL ASSY: Catalog number H3100JZ, UDI/DI To be provided, Serial Numbers: ONMX26515; f) OPTIMA O640X3/8 inch: Catalog number H3101RL, UDI/DI Not Applicable, Serial Numbers: 64GZ51029, 64GZ51031; Catalog number 5376204-41, UDI/DI Not Applicable, Serial Numbers: 64GY51017; UDI/DI To be provided, Serial Numbers: 64GY51010.
Quantity Affected: 34 units
Reason for Recall
A mitigation may not be correctly implemented. If this is the case, the detector can fall, leading to life-threatening bodily injury.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution. US nationwide including Puerto Rico, Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Republic of Korea, Kuwait, Libya, Lithuania, Malaysia, Martinique, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam.
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall Initiated: 2022-12-19
Company
Tirat Carmel
Context & Analysis
This is a Class I recall. Class I recalls are the most serious — there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
This was one of 163 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 403 device-related FDA actions this month.
GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS ISRAEL, FUNCTIONAL IMAGING has 44 FDA actions in our database, including 41 recalls and 3 clearances.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Class I recall?
A Class I recall is the most serious type. The FDA has determined there is a reasonable probability that the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Consumers should stop using the product immediately.
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 MEDICAL SYSTEMS ISRAEL, FUNCTIONAL IMAGING) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.
How often does GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS ISRAEL, FUNCTIONAL IMAGING have FDA actions?
GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS ISRAEL, FUNCTIONAL IMAGING has 44 FDA actions in our database, including 41 recalls and 3 device clearances.
Where can I find the official FDA record?
The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-1056-2023" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.
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