This page has been archived on the Web

Information identified as archived is provided for reference, research or recordkeeping purposes. It is not subject to the Government of Canada Web Standards and has not been altered or updated since it was archived. Please contact us to request a format other than those available.

Health product recall

Prestix and Prestige Remote Controlled Tables (2014-02-18)

Starting date:
February 8, 2014
Posting date:
April 15, 2014
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-39075

Recalled products

  1. Prestilix 1600X Remote Controlled Table
  2. Prestilix 1690S Remote Controlled Table
  3. Prestige VH R/F Remote Controlled Table

Reason

Recently GE Healthcare became aware that the console fluoroscopic foot pedal did not release after user activation resulting in additional fluoroscopic dose.

Affected products

A. Prestilix 1600X Remote Controlled Table

Lot or serial number

Not applicable

Model or catalog number
  • S1300A
Companies
Manufacturer
GE Medical Systems LLC
3200 North Grandview Blvd.
Waukesha
53188
Wisconsin
UNITED STATES

B. Prestilix 1690S Remote Controlled Table

Lot or serial number

Not applicable

Model or catalog number
  • S1300B
Companies
Manufacturer
GE Medical Systems LLC
3200 North Grandview Blvd.
Waukesha
53188
Wisconsin
UNITED STATES

C. Prestige VH R/F Remote Controlled Table

Lot or serial number

Not applicable

Model or catalog number
  • S13001NL
Companies
Manufacturer
GE Medical Systems LLC
3200 North Grandview Blvd.
Waukesha
53188
Wisconsin
UNITED STATES