GE Medical Systems recalls SIGNA and DISCOVERY PET/MR systems due to potential elevated acoustic noise during scans. Affected units have specific system IDs; contact GE for details.
Gradient coils for certain MR systems (see affected product list in this letter), under specific conditions, can produce elevated acoustic noise during scanning.
GE Medical Systems is recalling SIGNA and DISCOVERY PET/MR imaging systems because gradient coils can produce loud noises during scans under certain conditions. This could cause discomfort or hearing damage if not properly managed.
Gradient coils in these MRI systems can generate loud noises during scans when specific conditions are met. This noise may cause discomfort or hearing damage if not properly managed with hearing protection.
Patients and medical staff using the SIGNA PET/MR or DISCOVERY PET/MR systems with specific system IDs are affected. Those undergoing scans with these systems are most at risk.
Check for system IDs 82427070262 (SIGNA PET/MR) or EX0133 (DISCOVERY PET/MR) on your device. These are the only affected units listed in the recall.
Look for the system ID on your device label to confirm if it's affected (82427070262 for SIGNA PET/MR or EX0133 for DISCOVERY PET/MR).
Gradient coils in these MRI systems can produce elevated acoustic noise during scans under specific conditions, which may cause discomfort or hearing damage.
Check the system ID on your device label; affected units have ID 82427070262 (SIGNA PET/MR) or EX0133 (DISCOVERY PET/MR).
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact GE Medical Systems directly for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send GE Medical Systems to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0520-2025 — GE Medical Systems GE Medical Systems Hello, I own a GE Medical Systems that is covered by recall Z-0520-2025 from GE Medical Systems. 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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