GE Healthcare recalls Optima XR240amx mobile X-ray systems with specific model numbers due to potential column safety mechanism failure if bolts are missing, risking equipment drop.
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 specific models of their Optima XR240amx mobile X-ray systems. If certain bolts in the column safety mechanism are missing after a column replacement, the X-ray arm could drop unexpectedly, causing injury.
After a column replacement, some bolts in the Column Safety mechanism might be missing. If the internal counterpoise cable fails and these bolts are missing, the X-ray arm could drop suddenly on the column track, potentially causing injury.
Healthcare facilities using the recalled Optima XR240amx mobile X-ray systems with model numbers listed in the recall notice are most at risk. Patients and staff could be injured if the X-ray arm drops unexpectedly.
Check if your GE Healthcare Optima XR240amx mobile X-ray system has model numbers 5555000-27, 5555000-31, 5555000-33, 5555000-41, or 5555000-47. Also check the serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
Inspect the Column Safety mechanism for missing bolts after any column replacement.
Reach out to GE Healthcare for guidance on whether your system needs repair or replacement.
GE Healthcare has found that in some Optima XR240amx systems with column replacements, bolts in the Column Safety mechanism can be missing, which may cause the X-ray arm to drop unexpectedly if the internal counterpoise cable fails.
Your system is affected if it has model numbers 5555000-27, 5555000-31, 5555000-33, 5555000-41, or 5555000-47, as listed in the recall notice.
No, but you should check the Column Safety mechanism for missing bolts after any column replacement and contact GE Healthcare for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send GE Healthcare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0813-2025 — GE Healthcare GE Healthcare Hello, I own a GE Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-0813-2025 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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