GE recalls certain Optima MR450w 1.5T MRI systems due to potential failure in patient table caster locks during maintenance. This could affect patient safety if the table moves unexpectedly.
GE HealthCare has become aware that for certain MR systems (SIGNA Artist, SIGNA Voyager, Discovery MR450 1.5T, Optima MR450w 1.5T, SIGNA Architect, SIGNA Premier, SIGNA UHP, Discovery MR750 3.0T, Discovery MR750w 3.0T, SIGNA Hero, SIGNA PET/MR, SIGNA Artist Evo, SIGNA Voyager AIR (China Only), SIGNA Architect AIR (China Only), SIGNA Premier XT (China Only), SIGNA Premier Elite (China Only), SIGNA Premier MAX (China Only), SIGNA Hero XT (China Only), SIGNA Hero Elite (China Only), SIGNA Hero MAX (China Only), SIGNA PET/MR AIR (China Only), SIGNA PET/MR AIR Plus (China Only), the planned maintenance steps to check the functionality of the caster locks on the MR patient table may not have been performed.
GE is recalling specific models of MRI scanners because planned maintenance for patient table caster locks wasn't completed. This could cause the table to move unexpectedly, potentially putting patients at risk.
The patient table's caster locks may not be properly maintained, which could allow the table to move unexpectedly during scans. This poses a risk of patient injury if the table shifts while a patient is inside.
Healthcare facilities that own or use the recalled GE Optima MR450w 1.3T MRI systems. Patients undergoing scans may be at risk if the table moves unexpectedly.
Check for the system ID numbers listed in the recall notice (e.g., 00195278023643) or systems that GE HealthCare performed planned maintenance on since March 1, 2023.
Verify if your MRI system has a system ID number listed in the recall notice (e.g., 00195278023643).
Reach out to GE HealthCare for guidance on whether maintenance was completed since March 1, 2023.
GE HealthCare has found that planned maintenance steps for patient table caster locks may not have been performed on certain MRI systems, which could lead to unexpected movement of the table during scans.
Check your system ID against the list provided in the recall notice and contact GE HealthCare to determine if maintenance was completed since March 1, 2023.
The recall indicates a potential risk of patient injury if the table moves unexpectedly during a scan, but the exact risk level depends on whether maintenance was completed.
We’ve drafted a message you can send GE to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2302-2025 — GE GE Hello, I own a GE that is covered by recall Z-2302-2025 from GE. 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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