GE Inspection Technologies, LP - Phoenix v|tome|x m240 cabinet x-ray systems. A microfocus CT system used primarily for 3D metrology and analysis.
FDA Recall Z-2236-2016 · Posted 2016-07-23
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Recalling FirmGE Inspection Technologies, LP
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeRCE
Date Initiated2016-03-02
Date Terminated2017-08-07
Product Quantity4
Reason for Recall
Radiation emissions which exceeded the limit in the performance standard were detected during maintenance of one system. The identified cause was insufficient attachment of shielding in the door. Jostling during delivery was identified as the probable cause of this failure to comply with the performance standard.
Firm Action
GE plans to notify its customers with the systems through a TIL. The TIL will inform customers that GE will add lead strips to the inside window frame under the lead glass window of the main cabinet door. GE recommends that it visit each customer site and repair the system by adding lead strips along the window frame of the cabinet door, beneath the lead glass window, within 90 days following FDA's approval of the repair plan.
Root Cause
Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act
Distribution Pattern
US Distribution to the states of : FL, TN, and TX.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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