GE Healthcare (China) Co., Ltd.: Device Recall

Recall Details

Recall Number

Z-2733-2024

Classification

Class II

Product Type

Device

Recalling Firm

GE Healthcare (China) Co., Ltd.

Status

Ongoing

Date Initiated

07/12/2024

Location

Beijing, China

Voluntary/Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Product Quantity

3572 units

Reason for Recall

The XR system, Proteus XR/a, does not have a de-installation manual describing process steps for de-installing the devices. De-installation instruction process steps must be followed when de-installing these devices to avoid personnel injury during de-install.

Product Description

GE Healthcare Proteus XR/a, stationary X-Ray System, Model/Catalog Numbers: 1) 2259973; 2) 2259988; 3) 2266999; 4) 2373519; 5) 2379827; 6) 5729352; 7) 2259973-1; 8) 2259973-2; 9) 2259973-3; 10) 2259973-4; 11) Not Available

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide distribution.

Other Recalls by GE Healthcare (China) Co., Ltd.

• Class II: Risk 01/31/2025
  For certain MR systems, a scan can be resumed following a Power Monitor trip when the "6-minute average SAR" is above the limit indicated on the "SAR Display". The user interface may incorrectly enable a scan to proceed earlier than intended. If resumed by the operator, such a scan can result in potential excessive tissue heating, especially if the patient is in contact with a conductive material or has an implant.
• Class II: Risk 01/31/2025
  For certain MR systems, a scan can be resumed following a Power Monitor trip when the "6-minute average SAR" is above the limit indicated on the "SAR Display". The user interface may incorrectly enable a scan to proceed earlier than intended. If resumed by the operator, such a scan can result in potential excessive tissue heating, especially if the patient is in contact with a conductive material or has an implant.
• Class II: Risk 01/31/2025
  For certain MR systems, a scan can be resumed following a Power Monitor trip when the "6-minute average SAR" is above the limit indicated on the "SAR Display". The user interface may incorrectly enable a scan to proceed earlier than intended. If resumed by the operator, such a scan can result in potential excessive tissue heating, especially if the patient is in contact with a conductive material or has an implant.
• Class II: Risk 01/31/2025
  For certain MR systems, a scan can be resumed following a Power Monitor trip when the "6-minute average SAR" is above the limit indicated on the "SAR Display". The user interface may incorrectly enable a scan to proceed earlier than intended. If resumed by the operator, such a scan can result in potential excessive tissue heating, especially if the patient is in contact with a conductive material or has an implant.
• Class II: Risk 01/31/2025
  For certain MR systems, a scan can be resumed following a Power Monitor trip when the "6-minute average SAR" is above the limit indicated on the "SAR Display". The user interface may incorrectly enable a scan to proceed earlier than intended. If resumed by the operator, such a scan can result in potential excessive tissue heating, especially if the patient is in contact with a conductive material or has an implant.

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