GE Medical Systems Israel recalls Elsc: 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 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 Cardial dual-head nuclear medicine gamma cameras that could have been moved without proper detector support. This might cause the detector to fall, leading to serious injury.
The camera's detector could become unstable if moved without proper support, potentially falling and causing serious injury. This risk is higher when the camera is past its end of guaranteed service.
Healthcare facilities using Elscint Cardial gamma cameras with serial numbers in distribution are most at risk. Patients and staff could be injured if the detector falls during use.
Check for Elscint Cardial dual-head gamma cameras with serial numbers listed in the distribution records. The product is designed for cardiac imaging and sold through healthcare facilities.
Identify if your camera is an Elscint Cardial dual-head nuclear medicine gamma camera with a serial number in distribution.
GE Medical Systems Israel has become aware that certain cameras past their end of guaranteed service could have been moved without adequate detector support, risking detector falls and injury.
Check if your camera is an Elscint Cardial dual-head gamma camera with a serial number in distribution. Contact GE Medical Systems Israel for further instructions.
Yes, if the detector falls, it could cause life-threatening injury. This risk is higher for cameras past their end of guaranteed service.
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-0290-2026 — GE Medical Systems Israel GE Medical Systems Israel Hello, I own a GE Medical Systems Israel that is covered by recall Z-0290-2026 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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