FDA recall Z-3027-2017

GE Medical Systems, LLC · Class II · device

Product

1.5T Signa HDx, 3.0T Signa HDx, 1.5T Signa HDxt, 3.0T Signa HDxt, Signa HDi, Signa Vibrant Product Usage: The GE Signa¿ HDx MR system is a whole body magnetic resonance scanner designed to support high resolution, high signal-to-noise ratio, and short scan times. The Signa¿ HDx MR system is indicated for use as a diagnostic imaging device to produce axial sagittal, coronal and oblique images, spectroscopic images, and/or spectra, dynamic images of the internal structures and organs of the entire body, including, but not limited to, head, neck, TMJ, spine, breast, heart, abdomen, pelvis, joints, prostate, blood vessels, and musculoskeletal regions of the body. The images produced by the Signa eHDx system reflect the spatial distribution of protons (hydrogen 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-3027-2017