GE Medical Systems, LLC recalls Optima MR450w 1.5T Product Usage: The Optima MR450w 1.5T system is a whole body magnetic resonance scanner designed to…

Recall date

May 11, 2017

Source

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

Recall number

Z-3024-2017

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

GE Medical Systems, LLC

Sold / distributed

US Nationwide in the states of : AK, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MO, ND, NE, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX, WA, and WI

Why it was recalled

Possible incorrect wiring of the Uninterruptable Power Supply, which could contribute to a potential shock hazard.

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

What was recalled

Optima MR450w 1.5T Product Usage: The Optima MR450w 1.5T system is a whole body magnetic resonance scanner designed to support high resolution, high signal-to-noise ratio, and short scan times. It is indicated for use as a diagnostic imaging device to produce axial, sagittal, coronal, and oblique images, spectroscopic images, parametric maps, and/or spectra, dynamic images of the structures and/or functions of the entire body, including, but not limited to, head, neck, TMJ, spine, breast, heart, abdomen, pelvis, joints, prostate, blood vessels, and musculoskeletal regions of the body. Depending on the region of interest being imaged, contrast agents may be used. The images produced by the Optima MR450w 1.5T system reflect the spatial distribution or molecular environment of nuclei exhibiting magnetic resonance. These images and/or spectra when interpreted by a trained physician yield information that may assist in diagnosis.