GE Healthcare recalls Revolution Apex and Revolution CT with Apex Edition scanners due to potential inaccurate radiation dose displays, which could lead to unnecessary radiation exposure during scans.
The accumulated dose is incorrectly displayed in certain situations. There are two situations that will result in the SmartStep displayed dose being inaccurately high.
GE Healthcare is recalling certain Revolution Apex and Revolution CT scanners because they may display an incorrectly high radiation dose in specific situations. This could result in patients receiving more radiation than intended, though the risk is not immediate.
The scanners may show a higher radiation dose than actually delivered during imaging procedures. This could lead to unnecessary radiation exposure for patients, though the risk is not immediate and depends on specific usage conditions.
Patients and healthcare providers using GE Healthcare's Revolution Apex and Revolution CT with Apex Edition scanners. Those who have recently undergone scans with these models may be at slightly higher risk due to potential overexposure.
Check if your scanner model is Revolution Apex or Revolution CT with Apex Edition. These models were sold by GE Healthcare starting in 2019.
Identify your scanner model by checking the label on the device or the software settings.
No, the recall does not require immediate discontinuation. The scanners can continue to be used with caution.
The recall does not provide specific action steps for affected users. Contact GE Healthcare directly for further guidance.
The recall states there is no risk of serious injury; the issue involves potential overexposure to radiation, which is not immediate.
We’ve drafted a message you can send GE Healthcare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0815-2022 — GE Healthcare GE Healthcare Hello, I own a GE Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-0815-2022 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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