GE OEC recalls mobile C-arm systems from January 2:19 onward due to potential coin cell battery depletion causing system inoperability during medical procedures.
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 C-arm systems made on or after January 2019 because the coin cell battery that monitors X-ray tube temperature may deplete early, causing the system to stop working. This could disrupt medical procedures requiring fluoroscopy and imaging.
The coin cell battery monitors X-ray tube temperature. If it depletes early, the system may become inoperable during medical procedures, potentially disrupting imaging and interventions.
Medical facilities using GE OEC Elite mobile C-arms manufactured on or after January 2019 are affected. Staff and patients using these systems during procedures may be at risk if the system becomes inoperable.
Check for GE OEC Elite mobile C-arms made on or after January 2019. The product is used for fluoroscopic and digital spot imaging during medical procedures.
Verify if the system is operational by attempting to run a diagnostic test.
This recall applies to GE OEC Elite mobile C-arms manufactured on or after January 2019. If you own such equipment, you may be affected.
The recall does not specify a fix for system failure. Contact GE OEC for assistance if the system becomes inoperable.
Check the manufacturing date on your GE OEC Elite mobile C-arm. Systems made on or after January 2019 are affected.
We’ve drafted a message you can send GE OEC to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2161-2021 — GE OEC GE OEC Hello, I own a GE OEC that is covered by recall Z-2161-2021 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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