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Health product recall

OPTIMA XR200AMX X-RAY SYSTEM - MAIN UNIT (2015-12-23)

Starting date:
December 23, 2015
Posting date:
January 14, 2016
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-56646

Affected Products

A. OPTIMA XR200AMX X-RAY SYSTEM - MAIN UNIT

Reason

GE Healthcare has recently become aware of an issue related to the operation of the safety latch within the column that supports the horizontal arm. This safety latch mechanism serves as a backup in the unlikely event the primary safety cable breaks. A fall of the arm assembly could result in bodily harm to a person. There have been no incidents or injuries reported as a result of this internally found issue.

Affected products

A. OPTIMA XR200AMX X-RAY SYSTEM - MAIN UNIT

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number

5416437GTC

Companies
Manufacturer
GE Medical Systems LLC
3200 North Grandview Blvd
Waukesha
53188
Wisconsin
UNITED STATES