GE Medical Systems recalls Discovery MR950 MRI systems with software version 7T23.0 for research use. The system may overheat implants if specific scan sequences are used without the Optimized T2 FLAIR option.
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 MR950 MRI systems with software version 7T23.0 for research use. The system could overheat certain medical implants if specific imaging sequences are used without the Optimized T2 FLAIR option being enabled.
The system may overheat medical implants when scanning using 2D FSE T2 FLAIR or T2 FLAIR Propeller sequences without the Optimized T2 FLAIR option enabled. This happens because the B1+RMS value can exceed the user's set limit in Low SAR Mode, potentially causing heat buildup in implants.
Researchers using GE Discovery MR950 MRI systems with software version 7T23.0 for research purposes are most at risk. The recall applies to systems with specific imaging sequences and configurations.
Check if your Discovery MR950 MRI system has software version 7T23.0. The system is intended for research use only and has a specific System ID (EX0001).
Verify your Discovery MR950 system's software version; affected units have version 7T23.0.
No, the Discovery MR950 is specifically for research use only, not clinical applications.
The official recall notice does not specify a remedy or action steps for affected units.
The recall states the risk involves overheating implants, but the official notice does not describe a mechanism for serious injury.
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-2482-2024 — GE Medical Systems GE Medical Systems Hello, I own a GE Medical Systems that is covered by recall Z-2482-2024 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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