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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Discovery IGS 740 Indicated for use for patients from newborn to geriatric in generating fluoroscopic and rotational images of human anatomy for cardiovascular, vascular and non-vascular, diagnostic and interventional procedures.

Reported: December 24, 2014 Initiated: September 4, 2014 #Z-0452-2015

Product Description

Discovery IGS 740 Indicated for use for patients from newborn to geriatric in generating fluoroscopic and rotational images of human anatomy for cardiovascular, vascular and non-vascular, diagnostic and interventional procedures.

Reason for Recall

Loss of imaging - affected devices may experience a loss of real-time interventional imaging and/or gantry motion due to the Electromagnetic (EM) sensitivity of the grid detection mechanism.

Details

Recalling Firm
GE Healthcare, LLC
Units Affected
1 - OUS
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- US, including the states of CA, CO, FL, MO, PA; and, the countries of BELGIUM, CHINA, COLOMBIA, FRANCE, GREECE, MEXICO, and RUSSIA.
Location
Waukesha, WI

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Discovery IGS 740 Indicated for use for patients from newborn to geriatric in generating fluoroscopic and rotational images of human anatomy for cardiovascular, vascular and non-vascular, diagnostic and interventional procedures.. Recalled by GE Healthcare, LLC. Units affected: 1 - OUS.
Why was this product recalled?
Loss of imaging - affected devices may experience a loss of real-time interventional imaging and/or gantry motion due to the Electromagnetic (EM) sensitivity of the grid detection mechanism.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 24, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0452-2015.