Recall Z-1790-2013 · KPS System, Tomography, Computed, Emission

GE Healthcare, LLC

Brivo NM615, is an all-purpose, single detector integrated nuclear imaging system. Product Usage: The Brivo NM 615 is an emission computed tomography system intended to detect the location and distribution of gamma ray photon emitting radionuclides in the body and to produce cross-sectional images through computer reconstruction of the data. The Brivo NM 615 system is intended for General Nucl

Date	Jul 24, 2013 (initiated Jun 13, 2013)
Status	Terminated
Reason	GE became aware of an incident at a VA Medical Center facility in the US in which a patient died due to injuries sustained while being scanned on an Infinia Hawkeye 4 Nuclear Medicine System. UPDATE: On July 03, 2013 GE notified hospitals that they are recalling several Nuclear Medicine Imaging Systems because serious injuries or deaths could occur due to the failure mode associated with this re
Root cause	Device Design
Action	GE sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated June 17, 2013 to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, recommended that qualified service personnel maintain the equipment and that Preventative Maintenance procedures are executed according to labeling. Also the Safety Chapter Sections should be re-reviewed with personnel to ensure proper operation of the equipment. GE notified customers again on July 03, 2013, via Urgent Medical Device Recall letter (including confirmation of delivery for US customers) and follow-up telephone call. Customers were instr
Quantity	13
Distribution	Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide including Guam, Puerto Rico and the countries of : Afghanistan, Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Finland, France, G
FDA record	Open on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K113350

BRIVO NM 615
GE Healthcare, Dec 5, 2011