Recall Z-0754-2013 ยท KPQ System, Simulation, Radiation Therapy
GE Healthcare, LLC
AdvantageSim MD versions 7.4 through 7.6, Model 5160092-2 Version 7.4, 5160092-3 Version 7.5, 5160092-4 version 7.6.
| Date | Jan 30, 2013 (initiated May 24, 2012) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | It was reported by a customer site that when using GE AdvantageSim MD on Advantage Workstation, the series could be incorrectly labeled in image view when multiple series of an exam are loaded simultaneously in Advantage Sim MD and if their series dates are different. A mismatch of series label for structure sets may lead to under-treatment of a tumor due to too small coverage of volume treated. |
| Root cause | Software design |
| Action | GE Healthcare sent an "Urgent Medical Device Correction" letter dated May 11,2012, to all consignees on May 24, 2012. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the consignee. The letter addressed the Safety Issue, Safety Instructions, Affected Product,, Product Correction and Contact Information. GE indicated that a GE Healthcare service representative would contact they would correct all affected systems by providing a software upgrade at no cost to the consignee. For questions customers were instructed to call one of the following numers: USA 800-437-1 |
| Quantity | 65 |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - USA including AL, CT, FL, IL, MA, MO, NJ, NY, PA, TX VA, WA, WI and Internationally to TURKEY, TAIWAN, SWITZERLAND, SWEDEN, SOUTH AFRICA, NIGERIA, MALAYSIA, KOREA, JAPAN, INDIA, GERMANY, FRANCE, EGYPT, DENMARK, CHINA, CHILE, CANDA, BRAZIL, AUSTRIA, and GREAT BRITAIN. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K052345 | ADVANTAGE SIM MD GE Healthcare, Sep 14, 2005 |