OEC 9900 REF Image-Intensified Fluoroscopic X-Ray System, Mobile. The OEC 9900 Elite mobile fluoroscopy system is designed to provide fluoroscopic and spot-film images of the patient during diagnostic surgical and interventional procedures. Examples of clinical application may include cholangiography, endoscopy, urologic, orthopedic, neurologic, vascular, cardiac, critical care and emergency room procedures.
FDA Recall Z-0705-2025 · Posted 2024-12-18
Recalling FirmGE OEC Medical Systems, Inc
Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeOXO
Date Initiated2024-11-21
Product Quantity78 systems
Reason for Recall
Due to manufacturing issue of insufficient sealing of X-ray tubes and can result in a potential oil leak and loss of fluoroscopic imaging capability.
Firm Action
On 11/21/2024, the firm sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION" Letter informing customers that GE HealthCare has become aware that recently manufactured OEC Elite and OEC 3D mobile C-arms, as well as recently replaced X-ray tubes on certain OEC Elite, OEC 3D and OEC 9900/OEC 9800 mobile C-arms potentially have insufficient sealing that can result in an oil leak. This issue could result in loss of fluoroscopic imaging capability.
Customers are instructed to:
1.Continue to use their OEC Elite, OEC 3D, OEC 9900 and/or OEC9800 mobile C-arm.
2.If oil is found leaking from the X-ray tube on their OEC Elite, OEC 3D, OEC9900 and/or OEC 9800 mobile C-arm, contact the local GE HealthCareService representative.
3.Ensure all potential users in their facility are made aware of this safety notification and the recommended actions.
4.Please complete and return the attached acknowledgement form [email protected].
GE HealthCare will correct all affected products at no cost to you.
A GE HealthCare representative will contact you to plan and schedule for the inspection and correction if needed.
for any questions or concerns regarding this notification, please contact GE HealthCare Service at 1-800-437-1171 or your local Service Representative.
Root Cause
Process control
Distribution Pattern
U.S.: AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, Guam, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, and WY. O.U.S.: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, India, Italy, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, and United Kingdom
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.