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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

The Centricity Universal Viewer Version is a device that displays medical images (including mammograms) and data from various imaging sources. Images and data can be viewed, communicated, processed and displayed within the system or across computer networks at distributed locations. Typical users of this system are trained professionals, including but not limited to radiologists, physicians, nurses, medical technicians, and assistants.

Reported: November 11, 2015 Initiated: September 28, 2015 #Z-0226-2016

Product Description

The Centricity Universal Viewer Version is a device that displays medical images (including mammograms) and data from various imaging sources. Images and data can be viewed, communicated, processed and displayed within the system or across computer networks at distributed locations. Typical users of this system are trained professionals, including but not limited to radiologists, physicians, nurses, medical technicians, and assistants.

Reason for Recall

Inaccurate distance measurements with magnified projection X-ray images.

Details

Recalling Firm
GE Healthcare
Units Affected
Centricity Universal Viewer versions 6.0 and higher 5 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-US (nationwide) including the states of AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, LA, MA, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NY, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI and WV, and the countries of Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Ecuador, France, Germany, Ghana, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Korea, Malta, Malaysia, Namibia, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and Venezuela.
Location
Barrington, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The Centricity Universal Viewer Version is a device that displays medical images (including mammograms) and data from various imaging sources. Images and data can be viewed, communicated, processed and displayed within the system or across computer networks at distributed locations. Typical users of this system are trained professionals, including but not limited to radiologists, physicians, nurses, medical technicians, and assistants.. Recalled by GE Healthcare. Units affected: Centricity Universal Viewer versions 6.0 and higher 5 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Inaccurate distance measurements with magnified projection X-ray images.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 11, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0226-2016.