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Health product recall

Discovery XR656 Digital Radiographic System (2014-07-24)

Starting date:
July 24, 2014
Posting date:
August 1, 2014
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-40759

Recalled Products

Discovery XR656 Digital Radiographic System 

Reason

GE Healthcare has recently become aware of two wireless detector falls due to a broken nylon support hook. A detector fall could result in an injury to a patient or operator. There have been reported incidents of detector falls, but no injuries have been reported.

Affected products

Discovery XR656 Digital Radiographic System 

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number

GTC14364PA-2

Companies
Manufacturer
GE Hualun Medical Systems Co. Ltd.
No.1 Yong Chang North Road,, Beijing Economic Technological, Development Zone,
Beijing
100176
CHINA