GE Healthcare MR superconducting magnets, a component of GE Healthcare SIGNA Premier System, nuc...
FDA Device Recall #Z-0590-2022 - Class II, December 23, 2021
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | Z-0590-2022 |
| Classification | Class II - Moderate risk |
| Date Initiated | December 23, 2021 |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Voluntary | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | GE Healthcare, LLC |
| Location | Waukesha, WI |
| Product Type | Devices |
| Quantity | 17,228 devices total in this field correction |
Product Description
GE Healthcare MR superconducting magnets, a component of GE Healthcare SIGNA Premier System, nuclear magnetic resonance imaging system.
Reason for Recall
The magnetic resonance systems could potentially have a cryogen ventilation system that does not meet the venting requirements.
Distribution Pattern
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.
Lot / Code Information
All systems.
Other Recalls from GE Healthcare, LLC
| Recall # | Classification | Product | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z-1566-2022 | Class II | (1) GE Centricity Universal Viewer 6.0, Model 2... | Jul 15, 2022 |
| Z-1430-2022 | Class II | SIGNA Premier magnetic resonance scanner, model... | Jun 24, 2022 |
| Z-1466-2022 | Class II | Centricity PACS Software Version 7.0 SP0.0.4.7 | Jun 14, 2022 |
| Z-1333-2022 | Class II | GE Centricity Universal Viewer Zero Footprint. ... | Jun 8, 2022 |
| Z-1511-2022 | Class II | Service manuals for the CT, PET, or NM table as... | Jun 2, 2022 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact your healthcare provider and the device manufacturer immediately. Check whether your specific model number and lot number are included in the recall scope. For external devices, stop using the affected product and arrange a replacement. For implanted devices, do not panic, removal is typically not required unless the risk assessment clearly indicates it. Your physician will guide you based on your individual clinical situation and the FDA's recommended actions. Report any adverse effects you may have experienced to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Class I recalls indicate a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death from the defect. Class II recalls involve products that may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where serious consequences are remote. Class III recalls cover products not likely to cause any adverse health consequences, typically involving technical regulatory violations. The classification guides urgency, Class I recalls require immediate action, while Class III may simply involve returning a product or acknowledging a labeling change. Always read the specific recall notice for recommended patient actions.
Report problems with medical devices to the FDA through MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088 or online at FDA.gov/safety/medwatch. Healthcare facilities are required by law to report device-related serious injuries and deaths. Patients and consumers can also report voluntarily. Include the device name, manufacturer, model number, and a description of the problem and any patient outcome. Reports from patients and clinicians help the FDA identify emerging safety signals and may trigger investigations that lead to recalls of dangerous devices.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this device if you are affected by this recall. Contact your healthcare provider and the manufacturer immediately for guidance. Report adverse events to FDA MedWatch.