GE Healthcare recalls Optima XR220amx mobile radiography systems with missing safety bolts that could cause arm drop if internal cable fails.
GE HealthCare has become aware that in certain Optima XR200/220/240amx systems that have had a column replacement performed, some bolts used in the Column Safety mechanism can be missing. If these bolts are missing and a failure of the internal counterpoise cable occurs, the Column Safety mechanism will not work properly causing the arm with X-ray tube and collimator to drop downward on the column track.
GE Healthcare is recalling certain Optima XR220amx mobile radiography systems that may have missing bolts in the Column Safety mechanism. If the internal counterpoise cable fails, the X-ray arm could drop unexpectedly, potentially causing injury.
If bolts in the Column Safety mechanism are missing and the internal counterpoise cable fails, the X-ray arm can drop downward on the column track. This could cause injury to patients or staff during medical procedures.
Medical facilities using the recalled Optima XR220amx mobile radiography systems with specific model numbers and serial numbers listed in the recall notice. Patients and staff at these facilities are at risk if the system malfunctions.
Check if your system has model numbers 5555000-12, 5555000-5, 5555000-6, or A0659PB. Look for specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice for each model.
Verify your system's model number against the list of affected models: 5555000-12, 5555000-5, 5555000-6, or A0659PB.
Check if your system's serial numbers match those listed in the recall notice for the specific model.
GE Healthcare has found that some Optima XR220amx systems with column replacements may have missing bolts in the Column Safety mechanism, which could cause the X-ray arm to drop if the internal counterpoise cable fails.
If the internal counterpoise cable fails and the Column Safety mechanism doesn't work properly, the X-ray arm could drop downward on the column track, potentially causing injury to patients or staff.
Check if your system has model numbers 5555000-12, 5555000-5, 5555000-6, or A0659PB, and verify your serial numbers against the list provided in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send GE Healthcare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0812-2025 — GE Healthcare GE Healthcare Hello, I own a GE Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-0812-2025 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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