Recall Z-1691-2009 ยท MQB Solid State X-Ray Imager (Flat Panel/Digital Imager)
Ge Healthcare
GE Innova 4100-IQ, GE Healthcare, Waukesha, WI 53188 ( The system consists of an a monoplane positioner, a vascular or cardiac table, an X-ray system and a digital detector). Indicated for use in generating fluoroscopic images of human anatomy for vascular angiography diagnostic and interventional procedures and optionally, rotational imaging procedures. It is also intended for generating fluoro
| Date | Sep 24, 2009 (initiated Oct 9, 2008) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | GE Healthcare has become aware of an Air Kerma Rate issue associated with a large Equivalent Patient Thickness (EPT) on the Innova system that my impact patient safety. During a Maximum Air Kerma Rate (AKR) calibration procedure check, GE Healthcare found the AKR calibration procedure does not exactly reflect the worst-case clinical usage of the product. This may result, when using large Equival |
| Root cause | Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act |
| Action | Consignees were sent a GE Healthcare "Important electronic Product Radiation Warning" letter dated November 3, 2008. The letter was addressed to Healthcare Administrator/Risk Managers, Managers of Radiology/Cardiology, Radiologists/Cardiologists. The letter described the Defect Description and Related Hazards, Affected Product Details, Safety Instructions, Product Correction and Contact Information. For further information, contact the GE Healthcare Technical Support Center at 1-800-437-1171. |
| Quantity | 929 units total |
| Distribution | Nationwide Distribution -- United States including Puerto Rico and Guam. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K023178 | INNOVA 4100 Ge Medical Systems, Inc., Nov 26, 2002 |
| K052412 | INNOVA 2100-IQ, INNOVA 3100, INNOVA 3100-IQ, INNOVA 4100, AND INNOVA 4100-IQ GE Healthcare, Sep 16, 2005 |
| K061163 | INNOVA 2121IQ, INNOVA 3131IQ, INNOVA 4100, INNOVA 4100IQ, INNOVA 3100, INNOVA 3100IQ, INNOVA 2100IQ WITH INNOVA IVUS OPT Ge Medical Systems, LLC, Jun 7, 2006 |