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General Electric Med Systems LLC: GE Proteus XR/a Radiographic System. GE Medical Systems-Americas Milwaukee, WI. Model Number: 2259988. Product is indicated for use in generating radiographic images of human anatomy in all general-purpose diagnostic procedures. This device is not intended for mammographic applications.

Recall number
Z-1790-2012
Recalling firm
General Electric Med Systems LLC
Product
GE Proteus XR/a Radiographic System. GE Medical Systems-Americas Milwaukee, WI. Model Number: 2259988. Product is indicated for use in generating radiographic images of human anatomy in all general-purpose diagnostic procedures. This device is not intended for mammographic applications.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2006-05-31
Posted
2012-06-08
Terminated
2012-07-31
Reason
An incident was reported that an operator's finger was pinched between the fixed roller and the gliding tabletop of a Proteus XR/a Table while moving the tabletop with the thumb placed over its edge and fingers underneath
Root cause
Device Design
Action
GE Healthcare sent an "URGENT SAFETY INFORMATION" letter dated May 31, 2006 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter included new operator instructions and warning labels.
Quantity
3,796 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution.
Lot, serial or model codes
All serial numbers
510(k) numbers
["K993090"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
KPR
Firm FEI
2126677
Firm city
Waukesha
Firm state
WI
Firm country
not on file

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