FDA recall Z-3022-2017

GE Medical Systems, LLC · Class II · device

Product

Optima MR450 1.5T Product Usage: 1 .5T Brivo MR355 and 1.5T Optima MR360 are whole body magnetic resonance scanners designed to support high resolution, high signal-to-noise ratio, and short scan times. It is indicated for use as a diagnostic imaging device to produce axial, sagittal, coronal, and oblique images, spectroscopic images, parametric maps, and/or spectra, dynamic images of the structures and/or functions of the entire body, but 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 1 .5T Brivo MR355 and I .5T Optima MR360 reflect the spatial distribution or molecular environment of nuclei exhibiting magnetic resonance. These images and/or spectra when interpreted by a trained physician yield information that may assist in diagnosis.

Reason for recall

Possible incorrect wiring of the Uninterruptable Power Supply, which could contribute to a potential shock hazard.

Distribution

US Nationwide in the states of : AK, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MO, ND, NE, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX, WA, and WI

Key facts

Status
Terminated
Initiation date
2017-05-11
Report date
2017-08-23
Termination date
2020-09-09
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Waukesha, WI, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-3022-2017