GE Healthcare recalls certain CT operator console upgrades that may cause images to rotate during scans, potentially requiring rescan. Affected units include Discovery, Optima, and Revolution series CT systems with specific model 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 specific operator console upgrades for some CT scanners that can cause images to rotate progressively during scans. This rotation may require patients to be rescanned, but the images remain anatomically correct without distortion.
The operator console upgrade can cause images to rotate progressively after the first scan image, with the final image potentially rotating up to 56 degrees. This rotation occurs in helical, cine, and cardiac scan modes and may require rescanning the patient if noticed.
Owners of Discovery, Optima, or Revolution series CT systems with the specific FRU spare parts number B79632DA are affected. Patients undergoing scans with these systems may need rescans if image rotation is noticed.
Check for the FRU spare parts number B79632DA on the operator console. Affected units include Discovery RT, Optima CT580, and Discovery CT590 RT systems with specific serial numbers.
Look for the FRU spare parts number B79632DA on the operator console.
No, the recall does not require immediate stoppage. The hazard may not be noticeable and does not cause serious injury.
Images may rotate progressively during scans, potentially requiring rescans. However, the rotation does not distort anatomy and remains anatomically correct.
If image rotation is noticed, the same rotation will reoccur. Contact GE Healthcare for guidance on rescan procedures.
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Subject: Recall Z-0613-2025 — GE Healthcare GE Healthcare Hello, I own a GE Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-0613-2025 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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