Recall Z-0813-2025 ยท IZL System, X-Ray, Mobile
GE Medical Systems, LLC
GE Healthcare Optima XR240amx, Mobile Digital Radiographic System, Model Numbers: 1) 5555000-27; 2) 5555000-31; 3) 5555000-33; 4) 5555000-41; 5) 5555000-47; 6) A0700DL; 7) A1700DA; 8) To be provided.
| Date | Jan 7, 2025 (initiated Nov 25, 2024) |
| Status | Open, Classified |
| Reason | GE HealthCare has become aware that in certain Optima XR200/220/240amx systems that have had a column replacement performed, some bolts used in the Column Safety mechanism can be missing. If these bolts are missing and a failure of the internal counterpoise cable occurs, the Column Safety mechanism will not work properly causing the arm with X-ray tube and collimator to drop downward on the column track. |
| Root cause | Component design/selection |
| Action | GE Healthcare issued an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION notice to its consignees on 11/25/2024 via letter issued using traceable means. The notice explained the issue, safety issue, and requested the following actions be taken by the user: "1. Perform a check of your device prior to each patient exam to look for the following behaviors. If any are observed, DO NOT use the device and call GE HealthCare Service Immediately. . Column vertical movement requires increased effort. . Column has change in resistance (i.e. movement is not smooth) during vertical movement. . Column makes abnormal no |
| Quantity | 120 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |