GE Healthcare Lunar iDXA Bone Densitometer Recall: Accidental Radiation Risk

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What happened, in plain English

GE Healthcare is recalling all Lunar iDXA bone densitometers due to a risk that the start button might not release, which could lead to accidental radiation exposure. This is serious because radiation exposure can cause health issues if not properly controlled.

Why it’s dangerous

The control panel may fail to release the start button, causing the device to remain active and potentially emit radiation without user control. This could happen during routine scans if the button gets stuck.

Who’s affected

Medical facilities using the Lunar iDXA bone densitometer are most at risk. Patients and staff could be exposed to radiation if the device malfunctions.

How to tell if you have this one

The Lunar iDXA bone densitometer is a medical device for bone density testing. All affected systems are recalled, but specific model numbers or serial numbers are not provided in the notice.

Brand
GE Healthcare
Category
Medical device

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

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Verify if the start button releases properly during operation. If it gets stuck, stop use immediately.

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Questions people ask

Is this recall affecting patients directly?

The recall is for medical facilities using the device. Patients are at risk if the device malfunctions during a scan.

How can I confirm if my device is affected?

All Lunar iDXA bone densitometers are affected, but specific model numbers or serial numbers are not listed in the recall notice.

What should I do if the start button gets stuck?

Stop using the device immediately and contact GE Healthcare for assistance.

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Subject: Recall Z-1709-2020 — GE Healthcare GE Healthcare

Hello,

I own a GE Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-1709-2020 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-1709-2020 (December 3, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1709-2020 to see it in context.
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GE Healthcare, LLC recalls Lunar iDXA bone densitometer

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