GE Healthcare recalls Discovery PET/CT 610 systems that may continue X-ray exposure without stopping during scans, risking radiation exposure. Affected units were sold for head and whole body PET/CT imaging.
GE Healthcare PET/CT Table Stop Without Stopping X-Ray Exposure
GE Healthcare is recalling its Discovery PET/CT 610 systems because they may continue X-ray exposure without stopping during scans. This could lead to unnecessary radiation exposure for patients and staff. The recall affects systems used for head and whole body PET/CT imaging.
The systems may continue X-ray exposure without stopping during scans, potentially leading to unnecessary radiation exposure. This hazard occurs because the X-ray beam does not automatically shut off when the scan ends, risking additional radiation exposure to patients and staff.
Patients and medical staff using the Discovery PET/CT 610 systems for head and whole body PET/CT imaging are most at risk. The recall applies to systems sold for these specific imaging purposes.
Check for the Discovery PET/CT 610 model name on the system. These systems were sold for head and whole body attenuation corrected Positron Emission Tomography imaging.
Look for the Discovery PET/CT 610 model name on the system to confirm if it is affected.
The systems may continue X-ray exposure without stopping during scans, potentially leading to unnecessary radiation exposure.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so the official notice does not provide action steps.
Yes, the hazard involves X-ray exposure continuing without stopping, which could lead to unnecessary radiation exposure.
We’ve drafted a message you can send GE Healthcare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1745-2019 — GE Healthcare GE Healthcare Hello, I own a GE Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-1745-2019 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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