Optima 1.5T MR430s MR Scanner, a diagnostic imaging device
FDA Recall Z-1928-2016 · Posted 2016-06-08
Recalling FirmGE Healthcare, LLC
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeLNH
Date Initiated2016-05-09
Date Terminated2018-07-11
Product Quantity101
Reason for Recall
The gas venting may not occur properly. A site reported a magnet quenching with subsequent venting of the cryogen gas into the magnet room. Cryogen gas that vents into the magnet room could cause critical deprivation of oxygen to users and patients.
Firm Action
GE Healthcare sent an " Urgent Medical Device Correction" letter dated May 9, 2016, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. The letter was addressed to Hospital Administrators / Risk Managers, Radiology Department Managers, & Radiologists. The letter described the Safety Issue, Safety Instructions, Affected Product Detail, Product Correction & Contact Information. For questions contact GE Healthcare Service at 1-800-437-1171 or your local Service Representative.
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Distribution Pattern
US: AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, ID, IL, IA,ME, NE, NV,NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT,VA, WA, WI. OUS: Argentina Australia Austria Brazil Canada Chile Colombia Denmark Egypt Finland France Germany Greece Hong Kong Iceland Italy Japan Korea (Republic of) Kuwait Malaysia Netherlands Norway Peru Poland Portugal Russia Singapore South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland Ukraine United Arab Emirates 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.