ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-3214-2024 ยท LLZ System, Image Processing, Radiological

GE Healthcare

GE Healthcare Centricty PACS, V2, V3, V4, V6, V7; Radiological imaging processing system.

DateSep 24, 2024 (initiated Aug 5, 2024)
StatusOpen, Classified
ReasonGE HealthCare has become aware of an issue where image storage is not possible when Centricity PACS reaches the maximum number of unique image identifiers (Ckeys). If this occurs, it can result in acquisition of a partial study.
Root causeDevice Design
ActionGE Healthcare issued an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION notice to its consignees on 08/05/2024 by letter delivered via traceable means. The notice explained the issue, potential risk to the patient, and requested the following: "You can continue to use your device if it has not reached the maximum number of Ckeys. In order to determine the remaining number of available Ckeys: " If GE HealthCare is remotely monitoring your Centricity PACS system as part of an existing service agreement, the number of available Ckeys is assessed routinely. If your device is close to maximum capacity, the GE
Quantity2138 units
DistributionWorldwide distribution.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K043415CENTRICITY PACS SYSTEM
Ge Medical Systems Information Technologies, Jan 21, 2005
K110875CENTRICITY PACS
GE Healthcare, May 5, 2011