GE Healthcare recalls specific GE Voluson IC9-RS ultrasound probes (model J48691PJ) that may create double images during scans, potentially causing misdiagnosis. Affected units have unique serial numbers listed in the recall.
GE HealthCare has become aware of an issue with certain IC9-RS ultrasound probes (see Affected Products List) that can result in a double image artifact creating a ghost image with realistic features. An unrecognized artifact may lead to misdiagnosis.
GE Healthcare is recalling certain Voluson IC9-RS ultrasound probes (model J48691PJ) that can create double images during scans, which may lead to misdiagnosis. This recall affects specific units with unique serial numbers listed in the official recall notice.
The probes can create a double image artifact that appears as a realistic feature during ultrasound scans. If this artifact is not recognized by the user, it may lead to misdiagnosis of medical conditions.
Healthcare providers using the specific GE Voluson IC9-RS ultrasound probes (model J48691PJ) with the listed serial numbers are most at risk. Patients using these devices for medical imaging may experience misdiagnosis if the artifact is not recognized.
Check if your GE Voluson IC9-RS probe has the model number J48691PJ and the listed serial numbers (e.g., 1222552WX0, 1263125WX5, etc.) provided in the recall notice.
Compare your probe's serial number with the list of affected serial numbers provided in the recall notice.
The model number is J48691PJ.
Check if your probe has the model number J48691PJ and a serial number listed in the recall notice (e.g., 1222552WX0, 1263125WX5, etc.).
No action is required if your probe's serial number is not listed in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send GE Healthcare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0865-2024 — GE Healthcare GE Healthcare Hello, I own a GE Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-0865-2024 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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