GE Healthcare MRI Scanner Recall: Potential Electrical Arc Flash Hazard

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What happened, in plain English

GE Healthcare is recalling specific MRI scanners that could have an electrical arc flash in the PGR cabinet. This hazard might cause serious injury if the scanner is used improperly. The recall affects certain model numbers sold for medical imaging.

Why it’s dangerous

The PGR cabinet in these MRI scanners could experience an electrical arc flash, which may cause serious injury or fire. This hazard occurs due to electrical issues within the scanner's internal components.

Who’s affected

Medical facilities using the recalled MRI scanners are most at risk. Patients and staff could be affected if the scanner malfunctions during use.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for model numbers 5148810-3, 5741000-100, 5741000-26, or 5741000-27 on the scanner. These models were sold for medical imaging purposes.

Brand
GE Healthcare
Category
Medical device

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What to do — step by step

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Identify the model number on the scanner to see if it matches the recalled models.

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Questions people ask

What models are affected by this recall?

The affected models are 5148810-3, 5741000-100, 5741000-26, and 5741000-27.

Is there a remedy for this recall?

The recall notice does not provide a remedy.

What is the hazard with these MRI scanners?

The hazard is a potential electrical arc flash within the Power Gradient & RF (PGR) cabinet.

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Subject: Recall Z-0130-2021 — GE Healthcare GE Healthcare

Hello,

I own a GE Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-0130-2021 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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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-0130-2021 (September 8, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0130-2021 to see it in context.
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