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Terminated

GE Healthcare, 1.5T Optima MR450w Product Usage: The Optima MR450w is a whole body magnetic resonance scanner designed to support high resolution and high signal-to-noise ratio images in short exam times. It is indicated for use as a diagnostic imaging device to produce axial, sagittal, coronal, and oblique anatomical images, spectroscopic data, parametric maps, or dynamic images of the structures or functions of the entire body. The indication for use includes, but is not limited to, head, neck, TMJ, spine, breast, heart, abdomen, pelvis, joints, prostate, blood vessels, and musculoskeletal regions of the body. Depending on the region of interest being imaged, contrast agents may be used. The images produced by the Optima MR450w reflect the spatial distribution or molecular environment of nuclei exhibiting magnetic resonance. These images and spectra, when interpreted by a trained physician yield information that may assist in diagnosis.

FDA Recall Z-3121-2011 · Posted 2011-09-01

Recalling FirmGE Healthcare, LLC
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeLNH
Date Initiated2011-07-29
Date Terminated2013-08-07
Product Quantity159

Reason for Recall

GE Healthcare has become aware of two potential safety issues associated with MR products (Optima MR450w, Discovery MR450, Discovery MR750, Brivo MR355, Optima MR360) that may impact patient safety. 1) Inline post-processed (i.e. automated post-processing) image locations are not correctly annotated under some conditions. 2) Reference images displayed in Functool FiberTrak do not match with

Firm Action

GE Healthcare sent an "Urgent Medical Device Correction" letter dated July 27, 2011 to customers with affected systems. The letter described the recalled product, safety issues and recommended actions to be taken. The letter provided immediate mitigation (Safety Instuctions) that address each issue. The letter states that the recalling firm will contact customers to arrange to provide a software upgrade to all affected systems at no cost. For any questions concerning this notification contact your local service representative.

Root Cause

Software design

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) including the states of: AL, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, LA,ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WT, WY. and the countries of: AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, BRAZIL, CANADA, CROAT IA, CZECH REPUBLIC, DENMARK, EGYPT, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, GREECE, INDIA, INDONESIA, ISRAEL, ITALY, JAPAN, KUWAIT, MEXICO, NETHERLANDS, NEW ZEALAND, NORWAY, POLAND, REPUBLIC OF KOREA, RUSSIA, SAUDI ARABIA, SOUTH AFRICA, SPAIN, SWEDEN, SWITZERLAND, TAIWAN, TUKEYand UNITED KINGDOM.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

K091536OPTIMA MR450WGe Medical Systems, LLC · 2009-07-17

Official Source

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

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