GE Signa 1.5T MRI System May Show Flipped Images

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Recalling firmGE Healthcare, LLC3000 N Grandview Blvd · Waukesha, WI 53188-1615

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What happened, in plain English

GE Healthcare is recalling certain Signa 1.5T TwinSpeed MRI systems because images may be flipped left to right. This could cause misdiagnosis if the images are used for medical decisions.

Why it’s dangerous

The MRI system may produce images that are reversed left to right. This could lead to incorrect medical interpretations if the images are used for diagnosis or treatment planning.

Who’s affected

Medical facilities using the recalled Signa 1.5T TwinSpeed MRI systems are affected. Patients receiving scans on these systems may be at risk of misdiagnosis.

How to tell if you have this one

Check the system ID on your Signa 1.5T TwinSpeed MRI. Affected units have specific system IDs listed in the recall notice: MMIMR01, 213748HDMR, 714125MR, 561218MR1, 918523MR1, 304766MR1, 082427030026, 082427080007, 082427020017, 376569401MR.

Brand
GE Healthcare
Category
Medical device

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What to do — step by step

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Identify your Signa 1.5T TwinSpeed MRI system's ID to see if it matches the listed affected IDs.

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Questions people ask

Why is this MRI system being recalled?

The system may produce images that are flipped left to right, which could lead to misdiagnosis.

What should I do if I have this MRI system?

Check the system ID against the list of affected IDs provided in the recall notice.

Is there a fix for this issue?

The recall notice does not mention a fix or remedy for this issue.

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Subject: Recall Z-0857-2022 — GE Healthcare GE Healthcare

Hello,

I own a GE Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-0857-2022 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0857-2022 (February 18, 2022) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0857-2022 to see it in context.
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GE Healthcare, LLC recalls Signa 1.5T TwinSpeed Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

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