GE Healthcare recalls Optima 680 Expert CT systems with model 6670000 that may produce rotated images during scans, potentially requiring rescan. Affected units have specific serial numbers.
GE HealthCare has become aware of a potential issue on certain Discovery, Optima, Revolution series CT systems, and certain operator console upgrades that can result in rotated CT images. Particularly with helical, cine, and cardiac (if applicable) scan modes, after the first image of an exam, each subsequent image can be rotated by an increasing amount. The amount of progressive image rotation is dependent on the gantry speed and the duration of the scan. The final image in the exam can be rotated up to a maximum of ~56 degrees. The entire anatomy rotates as a whole by equal degrees, without distortion, and the anatomical positioning and z-axis of the images remains correct. Small degrees of image rotation might not be noticed. If image rotation is noticed and necessitates a rescan of the patient, the same image rotation will reoccur.
GE Healthcare is recalling certain Optima 680 Expert CT scanners that may produce rotated images during scans. This could require patients to be rescanned if rotation is noticed, though the rotation doesn't distort anatomy.
The CT scanner may rotate images by up to 56 degrees after the first scan, especially in helical, cine, or cardiac modes. This rotation repeats if a rescan is needed, but doesn't distort anatomy or change positioning.
Medical facilities using the affected GE Healthcare Optima 680 Expert CT scanners with model number 6670000 are most at risk. Patients may need rescan if rotation is noticed during their imaging.
Check for model number 6670000 on the scanner. Affected units have specific serial numbers: CBDXG2400054HM through CBDXG2400061HM.
Verify the model number is 6670000 on the affected GE Healthcare Optima 680 Expert CT scanner.
No, the recall does not require stopping use. The issue may cause minor image rotation that could require rescan but does not cause injury.
Check for model number 6670000 and serial numbers starting with CBDXG2400054HM through CBDXG2400061HM.
The recall states the rotation does not distort anatomy or cause injury, though it may require rescan if rotation is noticed.
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Subject: Recall Z-0602-2025 — GE Healthcare GE Healthcare Hello, I own a GE Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-0602-2025 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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