GE Healthcare recalls Optima 520 CT systems with potential image rotation during scans. Affected units may show progressively rotated images, requiring rescan if noticed.
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 520 CT scanners that may produce progressively rotated images during scans. This could require rescan if rotation is noticed, but the images remain anatomically correct without distortion.
The CT scanner may rotate images progressively during scans, especially in helical, cine, or cardiac modes. Each subsequent image rotates by increasing amounts, potentially up to 56 degrees. However, the rotation doesn't distort anatomy and may not be noticeable.
Medical facilities using the recalled Optima 520 CT scanners with specific serial numbers. Patients undergoing scans on these systems may need rescan if image rotation is noticed.
Check for the serial numbers CBDBG2400047HM through CBDBG2400057HM on the Optima 520 CT scanners. These units were sold with specific catalog number 5439126.
Verify if your Optima 520 CT scanner has the serial numbers CBDBG2400047HM through CBDBG2400057HM.
The recall states that image rotation does not distort anatomy and may not be noticeable. No injuries are reported.
GE Healthcare has identified potential image rotation during scans that could require rescan if noticed, though the images remain anatomically correct.
Check for the serial numbers CBDBG2400047HM through CBDBG2400057HM on the Optima 520 CT scanners with catalog number 5439126.
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Subject: Recall Z-0601-2025 — GE Healthcare GE Healthcare Hello, I own a GE Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-0601-2025 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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