GE Medical Systems recalls Discovery IGS 740 Interventional Fluoroscopic X-ray Systems due to potential X-ray abort errors causing loss of imaging during fluoroscopy. Affected units have specific model and lot numbers.
The Discovery IGS and Innova IGS systems may experience X-ray abort errors which could result in the loss of imaging mode before or during fluoroscopic use.
GE Medical Systems is recalling Discovery IGS 740 Interventional Fluoroscopic X-ray Systems because they may experience X-ray abort errors that could cause imaging to stop unexpectedly during procedures. This risk could lead to incomplete treatments or safety issues for patients and staff.
The systems may lose imaging mode during fluoroscopic use due to X-ray abort errors. This could cause incomplete procedures, potential patient harm, or staff safety issues if the imaging stops unexpectedly.
Healthcare facilities using Discovery IGS 740 Interventional Fluoroscopic X-ray Systems are most at risk. Patients and medical staff during procedures may be affected if the imaging stops unexpectedly.
Check for model numbers 5730891 or 5759342 with specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice. The systems are sold under GE Medical Systems SCS.
Monitor for unexpected loss of imaging during fluoroscopic procedures to identify potential issues.
Model numbers 5730891 and 5759342 with specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
The recall does not specify immediate actions like stopping use; monitoring for X-ray abort errors is recommended.
Check your system's model number and lot number against the list provided in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send GE Medical Systems to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2388-2018 — GE Medical Systems GE Medical Systems Hello, I own a GE Medical Systems that is covered by recall Z-2388-2018 from GE Medical Systems. 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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