GE Healthcare recalls AIR Technology Anterior Array RF coils (catalog numbers 5746694-5746696) due to potential separation of the outer seam exposing porous material that cannot be disinfected, risking user or patient contact with infectious agents.
The outer seam of the coil, closest to the system cable, may separate and expose the porous material internal to the coil. This could result in user and/or patient contact with infectious agents since the internal porous material cannot be disinfected.
GE Healthcare is recalling specific AIR Technology Anterior Array RF coils used with MRI systems because the outer seam may separate, exposing internal porous material that cannot be disinfected. This poses a risk of user or patient contact with infectious agents.
The outer seam of the coil near the system cable may separate, exposing internal porous material that cannot be disinfected. This could allow user or patient contact with infectious agents if the exposed material is not properly cleaned or handled.
Users of GE 3.0T MRI systems with the recalled RF coils (catalog numbers 5746694, 5746695, or 5746696) are affected. Medical professionals and MRI technicians who use these coils are most at risk due to potential exposure to infectious agents.
Check if your GE Healthcare AIR Technology Anterior Array RF coil has catalog numbers 5746694, 5746695, or 5746696. These coils are designed for use with GE 3.0T MRI systems.
Identify the catalog number on your coil to confirm if it is one of 5746694, 5746695, or 5746696.
Reach out to GE Healthcare for guidance on next steps if your coil is recalled.
The outer seam of the coil may separate, exposing internal porous material that cannot be disinfected, which could lead to user or patient contact with infectious agents.
Catalog numbers 5746694, 5746695, and 5746696 are affected.
The recall does not require immediate discontinuation; however, users should check the catalog number and contact GE Healthcare for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send GE Healthcare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0062-2020 — GE Healthcare GE Healthcare Hello, I own a GE Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-0062-2020 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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