GE Healthcare recalls Discovery MI Digital Ready systems with specific serial numbers due to potential improper wiring to the UPS, which could cause system failure. Affected units must be checked for correct installation.
DIGITAL ReadyCT/PET systems recently installed with a GE supplied A! electrical panel may not be properly wired to the partial system UPS (Uninteruptible Power Supply).
GE Healthcare is recalling certain Discovery MI Digital Ready systems that may not be properly wired to the Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). This could lead to system failure if the electrical panel is not correctly installed. Affected units have specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
The systems may not be properly wired to the partial system UPS, which could cause system failure during power outages. This improper wiring might not be detected during routine operation, leading to potential system shutdowns or data loss.
Healthcare facilities using the Discovery MI Digital Ready systems with the listed serial numbers are most at risk. The recall targets specific models installed with GE-supplied A! electrical panels.
Check for the serial numbers PTDMI1800003PT, PTDMI1800005PT, or PTDMI1800009PT on the system's label. The system ID numbers and UDI numbers listed in the recall notice also help identify affected units.
Look for the serial numbers PTDMI1800003PT, PTDMI1800005PT, or PTDMI1800009PT on the system's label.
The recalled system is the Discovery MI Digital Ready with model number 5986030.
Check for the serial numbers PTDMI1800003PT, PTDMI1800005PT, or PTDMI1800009PT on the system's label.
The recall notice does not specify a remedy or fix for this issue.
We’ve drafted a message you can send GE Healthcare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2579-2018 — GE Healthcare GE Healthcare Hello, I own a GE Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-2579-2018 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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