GE Medical Systems Israel recalls Elscint Model 4XX cardiac gamma cameras due to potential detector fall risk from improper relocation. Affected units may require 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 Elsc:scint Model 4XX dual-head nuclear medicine gamma cameras. These devices could have been damaged during relocation, risking detector falls that might cause serious injury.
The cameras could have been moved without adequate detector support, causing excessive stress on the mounting mechanisms. This might compromise the detector's integrity and lead to a fall that could cause serious injury.
Healthcare facilities using Elscint Model 4XX gamma cameras for cardiac imaging are most at risk. The recall affects all units that were relocated without proper detector support.
Check for Elscint Model 4XX dual-head nuclear medicine gamma cameras used in cardiac imaging. All units with serial numbers in distribution are affected.
Identify the serial number on your Elscint Model 4XX camera to confirm if it's affected.
Reach out to GE Medical Systems Israel for guidance on next steps and potential remedies.
GE Medical Systems Israel has become aware that certain Elscint Model 4XX cameras could have been damaged during relocation without adequate detector support, risking detector falls that might cause serious injury.
Check your camera's serial number and contact GE Medical Systems Israel for guidance on next steps.
The recall record does not specify a deadline for action.
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-0291-2026 — GE Medical Systems Israel GE Medical Systems Israel Hello, I own a GE Medical Systems Israel that is covered by recall Z-0291-2026 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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