FDA recall Z-2133-2025

GE Medical Systems, LLC · Class II · device

Product

SIGNA PET/MR

Reason for recall

GE HealthCare has become aware that gradient coils for certain MR systems (see affected product list in this letter), under specific conditions, can produce elevated acoustic noise during scanning. As a result, acoustic levels can exceed 99dB, the limit established by International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC 60601-2-33) when using hearing protection with a Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of 29dB, as currently required in the Operator Manual.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the country of China.

Key facts

Status
Ongoing
Initiation date
2025-05-23
Report date
2025-07-30
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Waukesha, WI, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2133-2025