GE Medical Systems, LLC: Device Recall

Recall Details

Recall Number

Z-2469-2024

Classification

Class II

Product Type

Device

Recalling Firm

GE Medical Systems, LLC

Status

Ongoing

Date Initiated

06/14/2024

Location

Waukesha, WI, United States

Voluntary/Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Product Quantity

1227 units

Reason for Recall

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.

Product Description

SIGNA Artist, with affected software versions: DV26.0, DV27.1, DV28.1, DV29.1, MR30.0, MR30.1; Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide distribution.

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