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Health product recall

Definium 5000 Digital Radiographic Imaging System

Starting date:
December 19, 2012
Posting date:
January 21, 2013
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type III
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-16897

Recalled Products

  1. Definium 5000 Digital Radiographic Imaging System

Reason

Recall was due to a software issue. When a user quickly switches the protocols from AEC to Fixed under the same view and if the user selection process time is less than 0.5 seconds, the ui may display different exposure techniques than selected. The exposure can still be made as commanded, however it may not be properly indicated.

Affected products

A. Système d'imagerie radiographique numérique Definium 5000

Lot or serial number

Not Applicable.

Model or catalog number

5220493-2

Companies
Manufacturer
GE Medical Systems, LLC.