GE Medical recalls Discovery XR656 HD X-Ray systems where users may continue scanning after AEC limit without acknowledgment, risking overexposure. Affected units have specific GTINs.
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 recalls its Discovery XR656 HD X-Ray imaging systems because users might take additional scans after the automatic exposure limit is reached without adjusting settings. This could lead to unnecessary radiation exposure without warning.
The system allows users to continue taking scans after reaching the automatic exposure control limit without acknowledging the limit. A warning message appears on the screen, but users may not realize they need to stop scanning to avoid overexposure.
Healthcare professionals using the Discovery XR656 HD X-Ray systems are most at risk. Patients and staff may be exposed to unnecessary radiation if the system is used incorrectly.
Check for the Definium Tempo (GTIN: 00195278118356) or Definium Tempo Pro (GTIN: 00195278070265) models. These X-ray systems were sold with specific product codes.
Look for the warning message on the screen when the automatic exposure limit is reached.
The recall indicates a potential for unnecessary radiation exposure if users continue scanning after the automatic exposure limit, but it does not specify serious injury risks.
Check for the Definium Tempo (GTIN: 00195278118356) or Definium Tempo Pro (GTIN: 00195278070265) models.
The recall does not require stopping use; users should check the system status and follow the warning message.
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-1045-2025 — GE Medical Systems GE Medical Systems Hello, I own a GE Medical Systems that is covered by recall Z-1045-2025 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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