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Health product recall

GE Systems Products

Starting date:
January 3, 2013
Posting date:
February 4, 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-20311

Recalled Products

  1. Ventri Dual Detector Cardiac Gamma Camera Nuclear Imaging System
  2. GE Discovery NM 530C System

Reason

During a patient unload following a scan the patient's fingers may be pinched between the moving cradle edge and the stationary base of the table while the table is moving outward automatically.

Affected products

A. Ventri Dual Detector Cardiac Gamma Camera Nuclear Imaging System

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number

H3000ZF

Companies
Manufacturer
GE Systems

B. GE Discovery NM 530C System

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number

S8000RA

Companies
Manufacturer
GE Systems