GE Innova 4100/4100 IQ. , GE Healthcare, Waukesha, WI 53188 ( The system consists of an a monoplane positioner, a vascular or cardiac table, an X-ray system and a digital detector). The product is indicated for use in generating fluoroscopic images of human anatomy for vascular angiography diagnostic and interventional procedures and optionally, rotational imaging procedures. It is also intended for generating fluoroscopic images of human anatomy for cardiology, diagnostic and interventional procedures.
FDA Recall Z-1036-2009 · Posted 2009-09-24
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Recalling FirmGE Medical Systems, LLC
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeMQB
Date Initiated2008-11-04
Date Terminated2012-05-16
Product Quantity166
Reason for Recall
One of three copper spectral filters could remain within the x-ray while the system displays no spectral filter. The displayed Air Kerma rate and thus cumulative Air Kerma are overestimated. The Air Kerma rate may be over estimated by up to 60%.
Firm Action
Affected customers were notified by means of a Important Electric Product Radiation Warning letter. GE field personnel will be replacing the collimators.
Root Cause
Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide Distribution -- AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MS, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV and Puerto Rico.
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.
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