GE Medical Systems recalls Discovery MR450 1.5T MRI systems with software versions DV24.0 to DV26.0 due to potential overheating of MR conditional implants during specific imaging sequences.
GE HealthCare has become aware that for certain MR systems, the system predicted B1+RMS value can exceed the B1+RMS user prescribed limit when scanning in Low SAR Mode and the following two conditions are met: 1. 2D FSE T2 FLAIR OR T2 FLAIR Propeller imaging sequence is selected, AND 2. the Optimized T2 FLAIR sequence option is turned off OR not included in the MR configuration. If this occurs, it can result in overheating of an MR conditional implant.
GE Medical Systems is recalling Discovery MR450 1.5T MRI systems with specific software versions (DV24.0 to DV26.0) because they can overheat MR conditional implants when using certain imaging sequences. This risk could harm patients with implants that are sensitive to magnetic fields.
The system can predict a B1+RMS value that exceeds the user's set limit when scanning in Low SAR Mode. This happens if 2D FSE T2 FLAIR or T2 FLAIR Propeller imaging sequences are selected and the Optimized T2 FLAIR sequence option is disabled. Overheating of MR conditional implants could occur, potentially causing harm.
Users of Discovery MR450 1.5T MRI systems with software versions DV24.0, DV25.0, DV25.1, or DV26.0 are affected. Patients with MR conditional implants are at higher risk if the system is used with specific imaging sequences.
Check if your Discovery MR450 1.5T MRI system has software versions DV24.0, DV25.0, DV25.1, or DV26.0. The system ID numbers listed in the recall include examples like 714957MR, 209225VC450, and 858939MR4.
Review your MRI system's software version to see if it is DV24.0, DV25.0, DV25.1, or DV26.0.
Reach out to GE Medical Systems for guidance on whether your system requires a software update or other action.
Software versions DV24.0, DV25.0, DV25.1, and DV26.0 are affected.
Check your system's software version against the listed versions (DV24.0 to DV26.0) and look for system IDs in the provided list, such as 714957MR or 209225VC450.
Contact GE Medical Systems for instructions on whether a software update or other action is needed.
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Subject: Recall Z-2467-2024 — GE Medical Systems GE Medical Systems Hello, I own a GE Medical Systems that is covered by recall Z-2467-2024 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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