GE OEC recalls mobile fluoroscopy X-ray systems due to potential coin cell battery depletion causing system inoperability. Affected units may require replacement.
There is a potential that the coin cell battery used to monitor X-Ray tube temperature may deplete early causing the system to become inoperable.
GE OEC is recalling mobile fluoroscopy X:ray systems because the coin cell battery that monitors X-ray tube temperature may deplete early, causing the system to stop working. This could lead to interrupted medical procedures if the system becomes inoperable during critical treatments.
The coin cell battery monitors the X-ray tube temperature. If it depletes early, the system may become inoperable during medical procedures, potentially interrupting critical treatments.
Medical facilities using GE OEC's mobile fluoroscopy X-ray systems for diagnostic, interventional, or surgical procedures are affected. Staff and patients using these systems during procedures are at risk if the system becomes inoperable.
This recall applies to GE OEC's mobile fluoroscopy X-ray systems used for adult and pediatric imaging during procedures. The product is designed for diagnostic, interventional, and surgical use.
Verify if the system has a coin cell battery that monitors X-ray tube temperature.
The coin cell battery used to monitor X-ray tube temperature may deplete early, causing the system to become inoperable during medical procedures.
The recall record does not specify a remedy or action steps for affected units.
The recall indicates a potential for system inoperability due to battery depletion, which could interrupt medical procedures.
We’ve drafted a message you can send GE OEC to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2160-2021 — GE OEC GE OEC Hello, I own a GE OEC that is covered by recall Z-2160-2021 from GE OEC. 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.
