GE Healthcare Proteus XR/a Radiographic System Recall: Monitor May Fall Off Wall Mount

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What happened, in plain English

GE Healthcare is recalling Proteus XR/a radiographic systems because reports show Distar CRT monitors can fall from wall mounts due to product aging. This could lead to injury if the monitor falls and hits someone.

Why it’s dangerous

The Distar CRT monitor can detach from its wall mount because the product has aged. This detachment could cause the monitor to fall and potentially injure people nearby.

Who’s affected

Healthcare facilities using the Proteus XR/a radiographic system with model numbers 651789WDR1 or PL1005RX03 are most at risk. Patients and staff near the monitor could be injured if it falls.

How to tell if you have this one

Check if your Proteus XR/a system has model numbers 651:789WDR1 or PL1005RX03. These units were sold in the US and may have the monitor that can fall from the wall mount.

Brand
GE Healthcare
Category
Medical device

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Monitor Mounting
Ensure the Distar CRT monitor is securely attached to the wall mount. If it feels loose, stop using it immediately.

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Questions people ask

Why is this recall happening?

The recall is due to reports of Distar CRT monitors falling from wall mounts because the product has aged.

What model numbers are affected?

Model numbers 651789WDR1 and PL1005RX03 are affected.

Is there a fix for this issue?

The official notice does not mention a fix or remedy for this issue.

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Subject: Recall Z-1752-2019 — GE Healthcare GE Healthcare

Hello,

I own a GE Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-1752-2019 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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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-1752-2019 (March 29, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1752-2019 to see it in context.
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