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FDA Devices Critical Class I Terminated

OEC 9800; OEC FluoroTrak 9800 Plus; OEC 9800 Plus; OEC 9800 MD Motorized C-arm System, 892.1650 Image-intensified fluoroscopic x-ray system. 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, vascu

Reported: August 1, 2012 Initiated: February 22, 2008 #Z-2038-2012

Product Description

OEC 9800; OEC FluoroTrak 9800 Plus; OEC 9800 Plus; OEC 9800 MD Motorized C-arm System, 892.1650 Image-intensified fluoroscopic x-ray system. 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. The vertical lift column power supply in the mainframe C-arm of the device is defective and subject to early life failure.

Details

Units Affected
8214 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, 892.1650 Image-intensified fluoroscopic x-ray system. 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: 8214 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. The vertical lift column power supply in the mainframe C-arm of the device is defective and subject to early life failure.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 1, 2012. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-2038-2012.