FDA recall Z-0812-2025

Product

GE Healthcare Optima XR220amx, Mobile Digital Radiographic System, Model Numbers: 1) 5555000-12; 2) 5555000-5; 3) 5555000-6; 4) A0659PB; 5) to be provided

Reason for recall

GE HealthCare has become aware that in certain Optima XR200/220/240amx systems that have had a column replacement performed, some bolts used in the Column Safety mechanism can be missing. If these bolts are missing and a failure of the internal counterpoise cable occurs, the Column Safety mechanism will not work properly causing the arm with X-ray tube and collimator to drop downward on the column track.

Distribution

Worldwide

Key facts

Status

Ongoing

Initiation date

2024-11-25

Report date

2025-01-15

Voluntary/Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Location

Waukesha, WI, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0812-2025