GE Healthcare, LLC recalls GE Healthcare, Discovery MR750w

Recall date

June 8, 2016

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-2131-2016

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

GE Healthcare, LLC

Sold / distributed

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Why it was recalled

GE Healthcare has recently become aware of a potential safety issue with the patient bore heating on the Discovery MR750w. A small area on the bore surface, which is normally accessible to the patient, can get warm enough to cause a serious burn in the event the patient touches the bore and proper padding is not used. No injury has been reported to GE as a result of this issue.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

GE Healthcare, Discovery MR750w