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LightSpeed VCT CT Scanner System
- Starting date:
- June 1, 2017
- Posting date:
- June 13, 2017
- 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-63602
Reason
GE Healthcare has recently become aware of a potential safety issue that can result in a scan starting before the prescribed delay has completed. More specifically, if an exam is interrupted during the prep delay period using the emergency stop button and the scan is then resumed, the delay period may be shorter than expected. If personnel are in the scan room at the time of the premature scan initiation they can be exposed to scatter x-ray radiation.
Affected products
LightSpeed VCT CT Scanner System
Lot or serial number
More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer
Model or catalog number
B7864DC
Companies
- Manufacturer
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GE Medical Systems, LLC
3000 North Grandview Blvd.
Waukesha
53188
Wisconsin
UNITED STATES