GE Healthcare SIGNA Excite 3T MRI System: Risk of Image Flipping

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What happened, in plain English

GE Healthcare is recalling certain SIGNA Excite 3T MRI systems because images might be flipped left to right. This could cause misdiagnosis if the images are used for medical decisions. The recall affects specific model numbers listed in the notice.

Why it’s dangerous

The MRI system may produce images that are reversed left to right. This could lead to misdiagnosis if the images are used for medical decisions. However, the risk is not immediate or life-threatening.

Who’s affected

Medical facilities using the SIGNA Excite 3T MRI systems with the listed system IDs are most affected. Patients receiving scans on these systems may see incorrect images.

How to tell if you have this one

Check the system ID on your SIGNA Excite 3T MRI. Affected units have specific system IDs listed in the recall notice, such as 3422, 209577MRMOBX, and others.

Brand
GE Healthcare
Category
Medical device

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What to do — step by step

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Identify your SIGNA Excite 3T MRI's system ID to see if it matches the listed IDs in the recall notice.

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Questions people ask

Why is my MRI system being recalled?

The SIGNA Excite 3T MRI system may produce images that are flipped left to right, which could lead to misdiagnosis.

How can I check if my system is affected?

Check the system ID on your MRI. Affected units have specific system IDs listed in the recall notice, such as 3422, 209577MRMOBX, and others.

What should I do if my system is affected?

Contact GE Healthcare directly to confirm your system's status and get instructions for next steps.

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Subject: Recall Z-0859-2022 — GE Healthcare GE Healthcare

Hello,

I own a GE Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-0859-2022 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-0859-2022 (February 18, 2022) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0859-2022 to see it in context.
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GE Healthcare, LLC recalls SIGNA Excite 3T. Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

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