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Health product recall

Revolution CT- Main Unit (2016-08-23)

Starting date:
August 23, 2016
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-60144

Affected Products

Revolution CT- Main Unit

Reason

The following issue is being addressed by GE Healthcare file no. 25470. The Revolution CT exceeds IEC conducted emission requirements. During recent certification testing, GE Healthcare determined that one configuration of the Revolution CT product exceeds the conducted emissions limits specified in the IEC60601-1-2:2007 EMC standard. Medical devices powered on the same power line as the Revolution CT Power Distribution Unit (PDU) may be affected by electrical emissions through the power line. Equipment powered from the CT System such as the EKG Monitor or Patient Contrast Injector is not affected.

Affected products

Revolution CT- Main Unit

Lot or serial number
  • 5445060CN7
Model or catalog number
  • 55590000
Companies
Manufacturer
GE Medical Systems, LLC
3000 North Grandview Blvd.
Waukesha
53188
Wisconsin
UNITED STATES