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Optima NM/CT 640 Product Usage: The GE Optima NM/CT 640 system is intended for General Nuclea...

FDA Device Recall #Z-1266-2019 — Class II — March 20, 2019

Recall Summary

Recall Number Z-1266-2019
Classification Class II — Moderate risk
Date Initiated March 20, 2019
Status Terminated
Voluntary Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recalling Firm

Firm GE Healthcare, LLC
Location Waukesha, WI
Product Type Devices
Quantity 35 units

Product Description

Optima NM/CT 640 Product Usage: The GE Optima NM/CT 640 system is intended for General Nuclear Medicine imaging procedures for detection of radioisotope tracer uptake in the patient body. It includes a general purpose Nuclear Medicine (NM) system using a variety of scanning modes supported by various acquisition types, and a CT component which is intended specifically for enabling attenuation correction and anatomical localization on SPECT studies.

Reason for Recall

During installation of certain Nuclear Medicine systems delivered with dismounted detectors, some detector screws may not have been secured correctly, leading to the possible loss of one detector mounting design redundancy.

Distribution Pattern

US and Austria, Canada, Croatia, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK

Lot / Code Information

Mfg. Lot or Serial # System ID Model, Catalogue or Code # ONMX26520 714456OPT1 5474055 ONMX26518 408559O640 H3100JZ ONMX26529 408559O640 H3100JZ ONMX26528 970298NM 5474055 ONMX26537 303425O640 5474055 ONMX26538 303689O640 5474055 ONMX26539 970298NM1 5474055 ONMX26519 860358O640 H3100JZ ONMX26530 302430NUC640 H3100JZ ONMX26512 515699NM1 H3100JZ ONMX26503 630933NM6402 H3100JZ ONMX26513 316962NM640 H3100JZ ONMX26511 443777NM 5474055 ONMX26542 301315NMOPTIMA H3100JZ ONMX26510 906225NMCT H3100JZ ONMX26514 4695537NM11 H3100JZ ONMX26507 RMCOPTIMA H3100JZ ONMX26515 701239NM640B 5474055 ONMX26534 402473OPT640 H3100JZ 64GX51001 SHIPPED (GON 4562299) H3101RL 64GY51006 SHIPPED (AO 1635868) H3101RL 64GY51007 SHIPPED (GON 4562663) H3101RL ONMX26544 740593OPT640 H3100JZ ONMX26531 614MCMN640 5474055 ONMX26517 513870NM640 H3100JZ ONMX26524 614GCNM6402 5474055 ONMX26527 614GCNM640 H3100JZ ONMX26546 605347NM640 H3100JZ ONMX26516 469993NM H3100JZ ONMX26476 608263OPT640 H3100JZ ONMX26480 403529D640 H3100JZ ONMX26502 4534444NM12 H3100JZ ONMX26536 HR4052NM03 H3100JZ ONMX26521 NTE042 H3100JZ ONMX26525 ZA2719CT01 H3100JZ

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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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