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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

OEC 9800, OEC FluoroTrak 9800 Plus, OEC 9800 Plus, OEC 9800 MD Motorized C-arm System designed to provide fluoroscopic and spot-film imaging of the patient during diagnostic, surgical and interventional procedures. The OEC 9800 is designed to provide fluoroscopic and spot-film imaging of the patient during diagnostic, surgical and interventional procedures. The system includes features specifically designed for use in diagnostic and interventional cardiac imaging procedures, and is also inten

Reported: July 25, 2012 Initiated: November 19, 2007 #Z-2026-2012

Product Description

OEC 9800, OEC FluoroTrak 9800 Plus, OEC 9800 Plus, OEC 9800 MD Motorized C-arm System designed to provide fluoroscopic and spot-film imaging of the patient during diagnostic, surgical and interventional procedures. The OEC 9800 is designed to provide fluoroscopic and spot-film imaging of the patient during diagnostic, surgical and interventional procedures. The system includes features specifically designed for use in diagnostic and interventional cardiac imaging procedures, and is also intended for cholangiography, endoscopic, urologic, orthopedic, neurologic, vascular, critical care and emergency room procedures. It may be used for other imaging applications at the physician's discretion.

Reason for Recall

Please be aware that this is not a new recall. The firm has taken action; but, due to administrative issues this recall is now being classified by the Agency. GE OEC recalled imaging devices OEC 9900, OEC 9800, and OEC 8800 as a result of an FDA inspection identifying that the vertical lift column power supply in the mainframe C-arm is defective and subject to early life failure.

Details

Units Affected
11,100 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution.
Location
Salt Lake City, UT

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
OEC 9800, OEC FluoroTrak 9800 Plus, OEC 9800 Plus, OEC 9800 MD Motorized C-arm System designed to provide fluoroscopic and spot-film imaging of the patient during diagnostic, surgical and interventional procedures. The OEC 9800 is designed to provide fluoroscopic and spot-film imaging of the patient during diagnostic, surgical and interventional procedures. The system includes features specifically designed for use in diagnostic and interventional cardiac imaging procedures, and is also intended for cholangiography, endoscopic, urologic, orthopedic, neurologic, vascular, critical care and emergency room procedures. It may be used for other imaging applications at the physician's discretion.. Recalled by GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc. Units affected: 11,100 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Please be aware that this is not a new recall. The firm has taken action; but, due to administrative issues this recall is now being classified by the Agency. GE OEC recalled imaging devices OEC 9900, OEC 9800, and OEC 8800 as a result of an FDA inspection identifying that the vertical lift column power supply in the mainframe C-arm is defective and subject to early life failure.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 25, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2026-2012.