GE Medical Systems recalls SIGNA Victor MRI systems with software version MR30.1 due to overheating risk when using specific imaging sequences and disabled Optimized T2 FLAIR options.
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 SIGNA Victor MRI systems with software version MR30.1. The recall is because these systems can overheat an MR conditional implant if specific imaging sequences are used in Low SAR Mode and the Optimized T2 FL:FLAIR sequence option is disabled.
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 turned off or not included in the system configuration. Overheating can damage MR conditional implants.
MRI system users who have SIGNA Victor MRI systems with software version MR30.1 are affected. Patients with MR conditional implants are at higher risk.
Check if your SIGNA Victor MRI system has software version MR30.1. The system ID numbers listed in the recall include GON5374156, DZ4952MR01, and other specific identifiers.
Verify your SIGNA Victor MRI system's software version to see if it is MR30.1.
The affected software version is MR30.1.
Check the system ID numbers listed in the recall, such as GON5374156, DZ4952MR01, and other specific identifiers.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so you should contact GE Medical Systems 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-2480-2024 — GE Medical Systems GE Medical Systems Hello, I own a GE Medical Systems that is covered by recall Z-2480-2024 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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