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Terminated

Discovery MR450 The systems are whole body magnetic resonance scanners designed to support high resolution, high signal-to-noise ratio, and short scan times. It is indicated for use as a diagnostic imaging device to produce axial, sagittal, coronal, and oblique images, spectroscopic images, parametric maps. and/or spectra, dynamic images of the structures and/or functions of the entire body, including, but not limited to, head, neck, TMJ, spine, breast, heart, abdomen, pelvis, joints, prostate. blood vessels, and musculoskeletal regions of the body.

FDA Recall Z-1188-2017 · Posted 2017-02-10

Recalling FirmGE Healthcare, LLC
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeLNH
Date Initiated2017-01-20
Date Terminated2019-09-24
Product Quantity60

Reason for Recall

Potential safety issue with the patient bore heating on the Discovery MR450 narrow bore 1.5T MRI. In the event of a RF component failure, typically happening after extended system use, a small area on the bore surface may become warmer than normal. If this happens in an area where there is patient contact with the bore, and proper padding is not used, it may cause a serious burn.

Firm Action

The firm, GE Healthcare, sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION" letter GEHC Ref# 60913 Dated January 20, 2017. The letter was addressed to Hospital Administrators / Risk Managers, Radiology Department Managers & Radiologists. The letter described the Safety Issue, Safety Instructions, Affected Product Details, Product Correction & Contact Information. For questions contact GE Healthcare Service at 1-800-437-1171 or your local Service Representative.

Root Cause

Device Design

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution- US (nationwide) including states of: CA, DC, IL, MN, MO, NY, SC, TX, WI, WV; and countries of: Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom, and Uruguay.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

K160618Discovery MR750 3.0T, Discovery MR450 1.5T, Discovery MR750w 3.0T, Optima MR450w 1.5TGe Medical Systems, LLC · 2016-06-09K132376DISCOVERY MR750 3.0T, DISCOVERY MR450 1.5T, DISCOVERY MR750W 3.0T, OPTIMA MR450W 1.5TGe Healthcare (Ge Medical Systems, LLC) · 2013-11-15

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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