GE Healthcare SIGNA Voyager MRI Magnets: Venting Risk

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

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What happened, in plain English

GE Healthcare is recalling the superconducting magnets used in SIGNA Voyager and SIGNA Voyager Premier Edition MRI systems because their cryogen ventilation systems might not meet safety standards. This could lead to safety issues if the system is not properly maintained.

Why it’s dangerous

The cryogen ventilation system in these MRI magnets might not meet required safety standards. This could cause the system to fail, potentially leading to safety hazards if the magnet is not properly maintained.

Who’s affected

MRI system users and healthcare facilities that own SIGNA Voyager or SIGNA Voyager Premier Edition systems. Patients and staff are at risk if the magnet's ventilation system fails.

How to tell if you have this one

The affected items are the superconducting magnets used in GE Healthcare SIGNA Voyager and SIGNA Voyager Premier Edition MRI systems. All units are included in this recall.

Brand
GE Healthcare
Category
Medical device

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

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Identify if your MRI system is a SIGNA Voyager or SIGNA Voyager Premier Edition model.

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Questions people ask

Why is this recall happening?

The cryogen ventilation system in these MRI magnets might not meet required safety standards, which could lead to system failures.

What should I do if I have this product?

The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact GE Healthcare directly for guidance.

Is there a risk of injury?

The recall states potential safety issues but does not specify injury risks.

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Subject: Recall Z-0599-2022 — GE Healthcare GE Healthcare

Hello,

I own a GE Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-0599-2022 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-0599-2022 (December 23, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0599-2022 to see it in context.
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GE Healthcare, LLC recalls GE Healthcare MR superconducting magnets, a component of GE Healthcare SIGNA Voyager and SIGNA Voyager Premier Edition

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