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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

GE Healthcare Discovery IGS 730 Cardiovascular X-Ray Imaging System. The angiography X-ray systems are indicated for use in generating fluoroscopic and rotational images of human anatomy for cardiovascular, vascular and non-vascular, diagnostic and interventional procedures. Additionally, with the OR table, the angiographic X-ray systems are indicated for use in generating fluoroscopic and rotational images of human anatomy for image guided surgical procedures. The OR table is suitable for in

Reported: September 25, 2013 Initiated: June 19, 2013 #Z-2253-2013

Product Description

GE Healthcare Discovery IGS 730 Cardiovascular X-Ray Imaging System. The angiography X-ray systems are indicated for use in generating fluoroscopic and rotational images of human anatomy for cardiovascular, vascular and non-vascular, diagnostic and interventional procedures. Additionally, with the OR table, the angiographic X-ray systems are indicated for use in generating fluoroscopic and rotational images of human anatomy for image guided surgical procedures. The OR table is suitable for interventional and surgical procedures.

Reason for Recall

GE Healthcare has recently become aware of a potential safety issue with respect to Discovery IGS 730 Imaging Systems. A patient data management error may prevent the Discovery IGS 730 Imaging System from booting on start-up or re-booting during procedure. The boot issue may occur when a large amount of patient data remains in the browser and is not deleted. The inability to boot the system ma

Details

Recalling Firm
GE Healthcare, LLC
Units Affected
4 (2 US, 2 OUS)
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) including states of : PA and TN; countries of: FRANCE and SINGAPORE.
Location
Waukesha, WI

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
GE Healthcare Discovery IGS 730 Cardiovascular X-Ray Imaging System. The angiography X-ray systems are indicated for use in generating fluoroscopic and rotational images of human anatomy for cardiovascular, vascular and non-vascular, diagnostic and interventional procedures. Additionally, with the OR table, the angiographic X-ray systems are indicated for use in generating fluoroscopic and rotational images of human anatomy for image guided surgical procedures. The OR table is suitable for interventional and surgical procedures.. Recalled by GE Healthcare, LLC. Units affected: 4 (2 US, 2 OUS).
Why was this product recalled?
GE Healthcare has recently become aware of a potential safety issue with respect to Discovery IGS 730 Imaging Systems. A patient data management error may prevent the Discovery IGS 730 Imaging System from booting on start-up or re-booting during procedure. The boot issue may occur when a large amount of patient data remains in the browser and is not deleted. The inability to boot the system ma
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 25, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2253-2013.