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Health product recall

Signa, Discovery, Optima Magnetic Resonance Systems and Components (various models) (2015-03-02)

Starting date:
March 2, 2015
Posting date:
April 27, 2015
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-52621

Recalled Products

A. 1.5T Signa Horizon Magnetic Resonance System

B. Signa 1.5T Excite HD - Magnet

C. 3.0T Signa HDX MR System Main Unit

D. 1.5t Signa HDX MR System - Main Unit

E. Discovery MR750 MR System - Main Unit

F. 1.5T Signa Infinity Twinspeed - Excite

G. Signa 1.5T Infinity Excite MR System

H. Signa HDXT 1.5T MR System - Main Unit

I. Discovery MR450 1.5T MR System - Magnet

J. Signa HDI 1.5T MRI System - 16 Channel Mobile

K. Optima MR450W MRI System - Main Unit - 16CH

L. Optima MR450W MRI System - Main Unit - 32CH

M. Optima MR450W MRI System - Main Unit GEM

Reason

The latest on-site software version may not have been reinstalled at some sites after service activities were performed that required software to be reloaded. The most recently deployed on-site software version may include safety updates.

Affected products

A. 1.5T Signa Horizon Magnetic Resonance System

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number

Not applicable

Companies
Manufacturer

Ge Medical Systems Llc

3200 North Grandview Blvd

Waukesha

Wisconsin

UNITED STATES



B. Signa 1.5T Excite HD - Magnet

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer

Model or catalog number

Not applicable

Companies
Manufacturer

Ge Medical Systems Llc

3200 North Grandview Blvd

Waukesha

Wisconsin

UNITED STATES



C. 3.0T Signa HDX MR System Main Unit

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number

Not applicable

Companies
Manufacturer

Ge Medical Systems Llc

3200 North Grandview Blvd

Waukesha

Wisconsin

UNITED STATES



D. 1.5t Signa HDX MR System - Main Unit

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number

Not applicable

Companies
Manufacturer

Ge Medical Systems Llc

3200 North Grandview Blvd

Waukesha

Wisconsin

UNITED STATES



E. Discovery MR750 MR System - Main Unit

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number

Not applicable

Companies
Manufacturer

Ge Medical Systems Llc

3200 North Grandview Blvd

Waukesha

Wisconsin

UNITED STATES



F. 1.5T Signa Infinity Twinspeed - Excite

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number

Not applicable

Companies
Manufacturer

Ge Medical Systems Llc

3200 North Grandview Blvd

Waukesha

Wisconsin

UNITED STATES



G. Signa 1.5T Infinity Excite MR System

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number

Not applicabl

Companies
Manufacturer

Ge Medical Systems Llc

3200 North Grandview Blvd

Waukesha

Wisconsin

UNITED STATES



H. Signa HDXT 1.5T MR System - Main Unit

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number

Not applicable

Companies
Manufacturer

Ge Medical Systems Llc

3200 North Grandview Blvd

Waukesha

Wisconsin

UNITED STATES



I. Discovery MR450 1.5T MR System - Magnet

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number

Not applicable

Companies
Manufacturer

Ge Medical Systems Llc

3200 North Grandview Blvd

Waukesha

Wisconsin

UNITED STATES



J. Signa HDI 1.5T MRI System - 16 Channel Mobile

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number

Not applicable

Companies
Manufacturer

Ge Medical Systems Llc

3200 North Grandview Blvd

Waukesha

Wisconsin

UNITED STATES



K. Optima MR450W MRI System - Main Unit - 16CH

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number

Not applicable

Companies
Manufacturer

Ge Medical Systems Llc

3200 North Grandview Blvd

Waukesha

Wisconsin

UNITED STATES



L. Optima MR450W MRI System - Main Unit - 32CH

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number

Not applicable

Companies
Manufacturer

Ge Medical Systems Llc

3200 North Grandview Blvd

Waukesha

Wisconsin

UNITED STATES



M. Optima MR450W MRI System - Main Unit GEM

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number

Not applicable

Companies
Manufacturer

Ge Medical Systems Llc

3200 North Grandview Blvd

Waukesha

Wisconsin

UNITED STATES