GE Healthcare recalls certain Revolution Apex and Revolution CT systems due to potential blue coolant leak near gantry base that could cause slips and falls. No immediate action needed but check for leaks.
GE HealthCare has become aware of a potential issue on certain Revolution CT and Revolution Apex series CT systems (please see affected product details and the Appendix) that can result in coolant fluid (glycol) leaking onto the floor near the base of the gantry. The fluid is visible as it has a blue color. It is not corrosive and is not at a harmful temperature. However, there is a potential for injury if the fluid is not noticed and a person slips and/or falls.
GE Healthcare is recalling specific models of their Revolution Apex and Revolution CT CT scanners because coolant fluid (glycol) can leak near the base of the machine. This fluid is blue, not corrosive, and not hot, but if someone slips on it, they could get injured.
The coolant fluid leaks near the base of the gantry and appears blue. While it's not corrosive or hot, if someone slips on it, they could fall and get injured.
Medical facilities that own or use the recalled GE Healthcare Revolution Apex or Revolution CT systems. Staff and patients near the machine could be at risk if they slip on the blue coolant.
Check for a blue fluid near the base of the machine. The system ID numbers and serial numbers listed in the recall notice indicate which models are affected.
Look for blue coolant fluid near the base of the gantry. If present, stop using the system until the issue is addressed.
No, the fluid is not corrosive and not at a harmful temperature. However, it can cause slips and falls if not noticed.
Check the system ID numbers and serial numbers listed in the recall notice. The affected models include specific system IDs like 907729APEX1 and 650493REV1.
No immediate action is required, but you should check for blue fluid near the base of the machine. If you find it, stop using the system until the issue is fixed.
We’ve drafted a message you can send GE Healthcare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1297-2025 — GE Healthcare GE Healthcare Hello, I own a GE Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-1297-2025 from GE Healthcare. 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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