ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0899-04 ยท IZI System, X-Ray, Angiographic

General Electric Med Systems

Advantx 1 LC2 Model 2105657 Angiographic X-ray System

DateJul 20, 2004 (initiated Mar 24, 2004)
StatusTerminated
ReasonUnintended movements of both the C-arc and the image intensifier have occured due to shearing of the gear motor shaft as a result of the misalignment of the gearbox.
Root causeOther
ActionField modification instructions were issued on 3/24/04 to GE field engineers who are to correct the devices at hospitals. No letter about the correction was sent to the hospitals.
DistributionThe units were distributed nationwide in the United States and worldwide.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K890348LC, CARDIAC POSITIONER #B5078A
General Electric Co., Feb 27, 1989