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