GE Healthcare recalls two MRI scanner models (5741000 and 5741000-20) due to potential electrical arc flash in the PGR cabinet. Affected users should contact GE for details.
Potential electrical arc flash within the Power Gradient & RF (PGR) Cabinet.
GE Healthcare is recalling two specific MRI scanner models because of a potential electrical arc flash hazard in the Power Gradient & RF cabinet. This could cause serious injury or fire if the device malfunctions.
The PGR cabinet in these MRI scanners could experience an electrical arc flash, which may cause fire or serious injury. This hazard occurs due to potential electrical faults within the cabinet's components.
Healthcare facilities using the 5741000 or 5741000-20 MRI scanners are most at risk. Patients and staff could be harmed if the device malfunctions.
Check for the model numbers 5741000 or 5741000-20 on the scanner's label. These models were sold by GE Healthcare for MRI imaging.
Immediately cease using the MRI scanner if it has the model numbers 5741000 or 5741000-20.
The affected models are 5741000 and 5741000-20.
The recall record does not specify a remedy or fix.
Look for the model numbers 5741000 or 5741000-20 on the scanner's label.
We’ve drafted a message you can send GE Healthcare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0127-2021 — GE Healthcare GE Healthcare Hello, I own a GE Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-0127-2021 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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