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GE Healthcare, LLC: Precision 500D X-ray systems with under-table collimator part number 5234960. The Precision 500D is designed to perform radiographic and fluoroscopic x-ray examinations.

Recall number
Z-1971-2011
Recalling firm
GE Healthcare, LLC
Product
Precision 500D X-ray systems with under-table collimator part number 5234960. The Precision 500D is designed to perform radiographic and fluoroscopic x-ray examinations.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2010-06-10
Posted
2011-05-06
Terminated
2014-09-15
Reason
Use of high force when moving the image carriage/IDD into forward/park position can cause changes to the mechanical alignment of the collimator blades and allow the blades to open wider than specified, consequently allowing radiation outside the permitted field without warning to the user. This issue manifests with symptoms wherein the user cannot fully close down the lateral blades.
Root cause
Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act
Action
GE Healthcare sent an Importan Electronic Product Radiation Warning letter to customers. The letter discussed the product defect description and related hazards, affected product details, instructions, and product correction. The firm will send a GE Field Service Representative to visit each affected customer site to inspect and correct all potentially affected units in the field following the instructions in field modification instructions No: 10846. If you have any questions please call 800-437-1171.
Quantity
440 US
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution
Lot, serial or model codes
Part number 5234960.
510(k) numbers
not on file
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
JAA
Firm FEI
2126677
Firm city
Waukesha
Firm state
WI
Firm country
not on file

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