GE Medical Systems recalls Discovery MR750w 3.0T MRI systems due to potential acoustic noise exceeding 99dB during scans, which may exceed hearing protection limits.
GE HealthCare has become aware that gradient coils for certain MR systems (see affected product list in this letter), under specific conditions, can produce elevated acoustic noise during scanning. As a result, acoustic levels can exceed 99dB, the limit established by International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC 60601-2-33) when using hearing protection with a Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of 29dB, as currently required in the Operator Manual.
GE Medical Systems is recalling certain Discovery MR750w 3.0T MRI systems because gradient coils can produce loud acoustic noise during scans. This noise may exceed 99dB, potentially causing hearing damage if hearing protection with a Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of 29dB is used.
Gradient coils in specific MRI systems can generate acoustic noise exceeding 99dB during scans. This noise level may exceed the hearing protection limit when using devices with a Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of 29dB, as specified in the Operator Manual.
Patients and staff using the recalled MRI systems. Those with hearing protection rated at 29dB or lower are at higher risk during scans.
The Discovery MR750w 3.0T MRI system with GTIN numbers 00840682103817 or 00195278229519. This recall applies to systems sold with the specific gradient coils mentioned in the recall letter.
Verify the GTIN numbers 00840682103817 or 00195278229519 on your Discovery MR750w 3.0T MRI system.
GE Medical Systems has identified that gradient coils in certain Discovery MR750w 3.0T MRI systems can produce acoustic noise exceeding 99dB during scans, which may exceed hearing protection limits.
The noise level may exceed 99dB, potentially causing hearing damage if hearing protection with a Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of 29dB is used during scans.
Check for GTIN numbers 00840682103817 or 00195278229519 on your Discovery MR750w 3.0T MRI system.
We’ve drafted a message you can send GE Medical Systems to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2132-2025 — GE Medical Systems GE Medical Systems Hello, I own a GE Medical Systems that is covered by recall Z-2132-2025 from GE Medical Systems. 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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