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FDA Devices Critical Class I Terminated

OEC 8800 Flexview, 892.1650 Image-intensified fluoroscopic x-ray system Product Usage: The 8800 Flexview is designed to provide fluoroscopic and spot-film imaging of the patient during diagnostic, surgical, and interventional procedures. Clinical applications may include cholangiography, urologic, endoscopic, urologic, orthopedic, neurologic, vascular, cardiac, critical care and emergency room procedures. The system may be used for other imaging applications at the physicians discretion.

Reported: August 1, 2012 Initiated: November 20, 2006 #Z-2065-2012

Product Description

OEC 8800 Flexview, 892.1650 Image-intensified fluoroscopic x-ray system Product Usage: The 8800 Flexview is designed to provide fluoroscopic and spot-film imaging of the patient during diagnostic, surgical, and interventional procedures. Clinical applications may include cholangiography, urologic, endoscopic, urologic, orthopedic, neurologic, vascular, cardiac, critical care and emergency room procedures. The system may be used for other imaging applications at the physicians 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 OEC 8800 Flexview was recalled in November 2006 due to several intermittent potential safety issues including navigation tracking inaccuracy, system lok-up, incorrect image display, incorrect dose area calculated air kerma in "film mod

Details

Units Affected
1257 units (472 domestic systems)
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide
Location
Salt Lake City, UT

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
OEC 8800 Flexview, 892.1650 Image-intensified fluoroscopic x-ray system Product Usage: The 8800 Flexview is designed to provide fluoroscopic and spot-film imaging of the patient during diagnostic, surgical, and interventional procedures. Clinical applications may include cholangiography, urologic, endoscopic, urologic, orthopedic, neurologic, vascular, cardiac, critical care and emergency room procedures. The system may be used for other imaging applications at the physicians discretion.. Recalled by GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc. Units affected: 1257 units (472 domestic systems).
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 OEC 8800 Flexview was recalled in November 2006 due to several intermittent potential safety issues including navigation tracking inaccuracy, system lok-up, incorrect image display, incorrect dose area calculated air kerma in "film mod
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 1, 2012. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-2065-2012.