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GE Discovery NM/CT670; GE Discovery NM 630 Product Usage: a medical tool intended for use b...

FDA Device Recall #Z-0121-2013 — Class II — October 12, 2012

Recall Summary

Recall Number Z-0121-2013
Classification Class II — Moderate risk
Date Initiated October 12, 2012
Status Terminated
Voluntary Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recalling Firm

Firm GE Healthcare, LLC
Location Waukesha, WI
Product Type Devices
Quantity 210

Product Description

GE Discovery NM/CT670; GE Discovery NM 630 Product Usage: a medical tool intended for use by appropriately trained healthcare professionals to aid in detecting, localizing, diagnosing of diseases and organ function for the evaluation of diseases, trauma, abnormalities, and disorders such as, but not limited to, cardiovascular disease, neurological disorders and cancer. The system output can also be used by the physician for staging and restaging of tumors, planning, guiding, and monitoring therapy. The GE Discovery NM/CT 670 system, combining Nuclear Medicine (NM) and Computed Tomography (CT) systems, is intended to produce: NM System: General Nuclear Medicine imaging procedures for detection of radioisotope tracer uptake in the patient body, using a variety of scanning modes supported by various acquisition types and imaging features designed to enhance image quality.

Reason for Recall

GE Healthcare has recently become aware of a potential safety issue associated with the table pallet of your Discovery NM/CT 670 and/or Discovery NM630 system which may impact operation safety. At scan setup, during gantry rotation towards scanning position, a potential contact between the table-pallet-edge and the detector was identified. Such occurrence may damage the pallet front-edge and

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide distribution: USA (Nationwide) in the states of: AL, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MD, MA, MN, MS, MO, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI and WV. AUSTRALIA, BELGIUM, CANADA, CHINA, DENMARK, EGYPT, ESTONIA, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, GUADELOUPE, HONG KONG, INDIA, IRELAND, ISRAEL,ITALY, JAPAN, REPUBLIC OF KOREA, NETHERLANDS,NORWAY, POLAND, RUSSIAN FEDERATION, SPAIN, SWITZERLAND, TAIWAN,THAILAND, TURKEY, UNITED KINGDOM.

Lot / Code Information

Mfg Lot or Serial # 21058, 21002, 21013, 21017, 21020, 21029, 21039, 21041, 21049, 21066, 21075, 21079, 21080, 21081, 21082, 21119, 21140, 21144, 21145, 21147, 21150, 96BH8, 21001, 21008, 21034, 21050, 21056, 21104, 21132, 22003, 22020, 22038, 210088, 21042, 21048, 21061, 21077, 21085, 21094, 21115, 21122, 21123, 21137, 21143, 22051, , 21005, 21072, 21028, 21052, 21076, 21083, 21092, 21101, 21113, 21118, 21131, 21138, 21024, 22001, 22011, 22023, 21019, 21055, 21154, 83BH6 /000, 21007, 21047, 21009, 21021, 21022, 21033, 21035, 21037, 21063, 21064, 21067, 21070, 21073, 21086, 21095, 21121, 21128, 21134, 21141, 21146, 21152, 21153, 22014, 22016, 21003, 21006, 21010, 21027, 21036, 21043, 21046, 21051, 21084, 21108, 21116, 21120, 21124, 21133, 22015, 22028, 21093, 21158, 22021, 21031, 21129, 00ME1, 21004, 21014, 21053, 22005, 21012, 21059, 21151, 22022, 22031, 22035, 21089, 21100, 21136, 22044, 22071, 81BH0 /000, 82BH8 /000, 92BH7 /000, 93BH5 /000, 94BH3, 21016, 21040, 21060, 21103, 21125, 22037, 21038, 22008, 21068, 21126, 22009, 21026, 21011, 21018, 21025, 21071, 21090, 21109, 21110, 21130, 21142, 21160, 21096, 21107, 21091, 21099, 21000, 21023, 21030, 21032, 21044, 21045, 21054, 21062, 21065, 21069, 21074, 21105, 21111, 21114, 21127, 21149, 22002, 22004, 22007, 22010, 22012, 22017, 22018, 22024, 22025, 22026, 22027, 22029, 22030, 22032, 22033, 22034, 22036, 22039, 22040, 22041, 22042, 22043, 22045, 22046, 22047, 22048, 22049, 22050, 22052, 22053, 22054, 22056, 22057, 22059, 22064, 22067,

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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.

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