GE Medical Systems Israel recalls Elscint SPX: dual-head cardiac gamma cameras with serial numbers in distribution due to potential detector fall risk. Affected units may need repair or replacement to prevent serious injury.
GE HealthCare has become aware that certain Nuclear Medicine systems that are past the End of Guaranteed Service could have been transported or relocated without adequate detector support. This could result in excessive stress being applied to the detector mounting mechanisms, compromising their integrity. If this occurs, it can potentially result in a detector fall and lead to life-threatening bodily injury.
GE Medical Systems Israel is recalling Elscint SPX6 gamma cameras used for cardiac imaging because older models without proper detector support could fall, causing serious injury. This recall affects all units with serial numbers in distribution.
The gamma camera's detector mounting could become unstable if the device is moved without proper support. This might cause the detector to fall, potentially leading to serious injury.
Healthcare facilities using Elscint SPX6 gamma cameras for cardiac imaging are most at risk. Patients and staff could be injured if the detector falls during use.
Check if your Elscint SPX6 gamma camera has a serial number listed in the distribution records. The device is designed for cardiac imaging and was sold by GE Medical Systems Israel.
Verify if your Elscint SPX6 gamma camera has a serial number in the distribution records provided by GE Medical Systems Israel.
GE Medical Systems Israel has become aware that certain older Elscint SPX6 gamma cameras could have been moved without adequate detector support, risking detector falls that might cause serious injury.
Check if your Elscint SPX6 has a serial number in the distribution records. If affected, contact GE Medical Systems Israel for further instructions.
Yes, the recall addresses a risk of detector falls that could lead to serious injury if the camera is moved without proper support.
We’ve drafted a message you can send GE Medical Systems Israel to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0293-2026 — GE Medical Systems Israel GE Medical Systems Israel Hello, I own a GE Medical Systems Israel that is covered by recall Z-0293-2026 from GE Medical Systems Israel. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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