GE Healthcare recalls specific Refurbish RIC5-9-D ultrasound probes due to potential transvaginal transducer misalignment. Affected models include KTZ303987-R with serial numbers starting with 226914KR0, 198026KR7, 220616KR7, and 205375KR9. Contact GE Healthcare for details.
Potential for a transducer mis-alignment in certain transvaginal probes.
GE Healthcare is recalling certain Refurbish RIC5-9-D ultrasound probes that may have transducer misalignment in transvaginal use. This could lead to improper imaging or injury if the probe is not correctly aligned during medical procedures.
The transducer in certain Refurbish RIC5-9-D probes may misalign during transvaginal use, potentially causing improper imaging or injury. This misalignment could occur if the probe is not correctly positioned during medical procedures.
Medical professionals using transvaginal ultrasound probes with the specific model and serial numbers listed. Patients undergoing transvaginal ultrasounds with these probes are at risk of improper imaging or injury.
Check for the model KTZ303987-R with serial numbers starting with 226914KR0, 198026KR7, 220616KR7, or 205375KR9. These probes were sold with the specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
Identify the model KTZ303987-R and serial numbers starting with 226914KR0, 198026KR7, 220616KR7, or 205375KR9.
The recalled probes are model KTZ303987-R with serial numbers starting with 226914KR0, 198026KR7, 220616KR7, or 205375KR9.
The transducer in certain Refurbish RIC5-9-D probes may misalign during transvaginal use, potentially causing improper imaging or injury.
No, but you should check the model and serial numbers to confirm if your probe is affected. If it is, 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-1964-2019 — GE Healthcare GE Healthcare Hello, I own a GE Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-1964-2019 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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