OEC 9800; OEC FluoroTrak 9800 Plus; OEC 9800 Plus; OEC 9800 MD Motorized C-arm System, 892.1650 Image-intensified fluoroscopic x-ray system. The OEC 9800 is designed to provide fluoroscopic and spot-film imaging of the patient during diagnostic, surgical and interventional procedures. The system includes features specifically designed for use in diagnostic and interventional cardiac imaging procedures and is also intended for cholangiography, endoscopic, urologic orthopedic, neurologic, vascular, critical care and emergency room procedures. It may be used for other imaging applications at the physician's discretion.
FDA Recall Z-2038-2012 · Posted 2012-07-24
Recalling FirmGE OEC Medical Systems, Inc
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeJAA
Date Initiated2008-02-22
Date Terminated2013-02-19
Product Quantity8214 units
Reason for Recall
Please be aware that this is not a new recall. The firm has taken action; but, due to administrative issues this recall is now being classified by the Agency. The vertical lift column power supply in the mainframe C-arm of the device is defective and subject to early life failure.
Firm Action
Please be aware that this is not a new recall. The firm has taken action; but, due to administrative issues this recall is now being classified by the Agency. The firm, GE Healthcare, Surgery, sent an "URGENT RECALL NOTICE" dated November 8, 2006 via certified mail with return receipt request to consignees/customers with specific instructions. Customers were advised "to stop using the system WITH NAVIGATION until this replacement has been successfully completed. OEC@ FluoroTrak 9800 Plus system may be used as a standard C-Arm providing you review the other issues as listed below." GEHC OEC is actively working on solutions that will permanently resolve each of the noted issues.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these issues, please do not hesitate to contact the service team for further information at 800-874-7378 option 8. Information is available at this number 24 hours per day, 7 days a week.
Root Cause
Software design
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide distribution.
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.