GE Medical Systems recalls Definium 656HD and Discovery XR656HD X-ray systems that may allow users to continue taking exposures after reaching the automatic exposure control limit without proper adjustment.
The user can continue to take the next exposure after reaching the Automatic Exposure Control (AEC) limit, without taking any further actions to acknowledge or adjust exposure techniques. In all cases, a message still appears on the screen when the AEC limit is reached.
GE Medical Systems is recalling two X-ray imaging systems that could let users take additional exposures after the automatic exposure control limit is reached. This might lead to higher radiation doses than intended without the user noticing.
The system allows users to continue taking X-ray exposures after the automatic exposure control limit is reached, without requiring any action to adjust exposure techniques. A message still appears on the screen when the limit is reached, but users may not realize they need to stop taking exposures.
Healthcare professionals using Definium 656HD or Discovery XR656HD X-ray systems with the listed GTINs. Patients receiving scans on these systems may be at risk of higher radiation exposure.
Check for the Definium 656HD or Discovery XR656HD X-ray systems with GTINs: 00840682138598, 00195278840226, or 00840682136709.
Look for the message on the screen when the automatic exposure control limit is reached to confirm if the system is affected.
The recall indicates a potential for higher radiation exposure if users continue taking exposures after the automatic exposure control limit is reached, but the system still shows a message when the limit is reached.
Check for the Definium 656HD or Discovery XR656HD X-ray systems with GTINs: 00840682138598, 00195278840226, or 00840682136709.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so users should check if they have the affected models and monitor for the system message when the automatic exposure control limit is reached.
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-1043-2025 — GE Medical Systems GE Medical Systems Hello, I own a GE Medical Systems that is covered by recall Z-1043-2025 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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