GE Healthcare recalls specific Discovery NM 630 and NM 830 models due to loose rotor bearing screws that could cause bearing failure during use. Affected units have serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
GE Healthcare has become aware that rotor bearing screws were found loose on one detector in the field, leading to the release of one of the four rotor bearings in the detector.
GE Healthcare is recalling certain Discovery NM 630 and NM 830 nuclear medicine imaging machines because loose rotor bearing screws could cause one of the four rotor bearings to release. This poses a risk of equipment malfunction during medical procedures.
Loose rotor bearing screws in the field can cause one of the four rotor bearings to release during operation. This could lead to equipment malfunction during nuclear medicine imaging procedures, potentially affecting patient safety and procedure accuracy.
Healthcare facilities using the specific Discovery NM 630 (model H3101RH) or NM 830 (model H3910AC) or 830 NM Cyber Defense (model H3910AG) machines with the listed serial numbers are affected. Medical staff and patients using these machines are at risk of equipment malfunction.
Check if your machine has the model numbers H3101RH (NM 630), H3910AC (NM 830), or H3910AG (830 NM Cyber Defense). Affected units have specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
Compare your machine's serial number to the list of affected serial numbers provided in the recall notice.
The recall affects Discovery NM 630 (model H3101RH), NM 830 (model H3910AC), and 830 NM Cyber Defense (model H3910AG) with specific serial numbers listed in the notice.
GE Healthcare found that rotor bearing screws were loose on one detector in the field, which could cause one of the four rotor bearings to release during use.
Check your machine's serial number against the list of affected serial numbers provided in the recall notice. If affected, contact GE Healthcare for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send GE Healthcare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0856-2021 — GE Healthcare GE Healthcare Hello, I own a GE Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-0856-2021 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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