Summary
The FDA issued a Class II for Optima MR450w 1.5T, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System by GE Healthcare, LLC. Reason: GE Healthcare has recently become aware of an issue on the affected products listed below where the "Patient Orientation" button may inadvertently be .
Details
Source
Device Recall
External ID
Z-2063-2021
Action Date
2021-07-21
Status
Ongoing
Category
device
Product Description
Optima MR450w 1.5T, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System
Quantity Affected: 1519 units
Reason for Recall
GE Healthcare has recently become aware of an issue on the affected products listed below where the "Patient Orientation" button may inadvertently be clicked when intending to click on the "Save RX" button. This changes the prescribed patient orientation on the system prior to running the initial 3-Plane Localizer Scan (See Figure 1 for reference to buttons.) Selecting and saving a patient orientation that does not match the patient's actual position may result in incorrectly annotated and/or flipped images.
Distribution
Worldwide distributions.
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall Initiated: 2021-06-04
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 157 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-2063-2021" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.
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