ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-2359-2008 ยท MQB Solid State X-Ray Imager (Flat Panel/Digital Imager)

GE Healthcare

Advantx-E The Advantx imaging system is intended to be used for general purpose diagnostic angiographic fluoroscopy and radiographic studies.

DateSep 21, 2008 (initiated Jun 24, 2008)
StatusTerminated
ReasonGE Healthcare has become aware of 2 potential conditions that could occur with the MAVIG GD Monitor Suspension that is used with Advantx-E, Innova 2000, 21000IQ, 3100/3100IQ, 4100/4100IQ and 2121 IQ/3131IQ cardiovascular systems. The two conditions include 1). Due to insufficient securing of the connecting elements, the LCD vertical monitor support may disengage from its arm and fall on the tab
Root causeEmployee error
ActionThe consignees were sent a "GE Urgent Medical Device Correction" letter dated May 2008. The letter was addressed to Manager of Radiology/Cardiology; Radiologists/Cardiologists and; Biomedical/Clinical Engineering. The letter described the problem, affected products, short term user recommendations, GE Healthcare resolution plan and contact information. Contact GE Healthcare at 1-262-544-3894 for assistance.
Quantity62
DistributionUSA: AR, CA, GA, IN, LA, MA, MD, MO, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN TX, WI, AL, AZ, CO, CT, DE, FL, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MI, MN, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, OK, OR, PA, SD, UT, VA, VT, WA,WV, KY, and WI OUS: ALGERIA AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA BELARUS BELGIUM BRAS
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K945375ADVANTX LCA
GE Medical Systems, Jan 30, 1995
K960575ADVANTX LCV+
GE Medical Systems, May 7, 1996
K974367ADVANTX LCN, ADVANTX LCLP
GE Medical Systems, Feb 13, 1998