GE Healthcare recalls specific Discover VH and Millennium VG nuclear medicine imaging systems due to potential safety risk if collimator locking handle isn't properly secured during scans.
A potential hazardous situation may occur if the collimator locking handle is not properly placed in the lock position and the warning circuit does not detect that the collimator is unlocked because of the patient proximity to the collimator during a clinical scan.
GE Healthcare is recalling certain Discover VH and Millennium VG nuclear medicine imaging systems. The recall is because if the collimator locking handle isn't properly placed in the lock position during a scan, the system might not detect the collimator being unlocked, which could lead to safety issues.
The system may not detect if the collimator locking handle is unlocked during a scan because the warning circuit fails to identify the patient's proximity to the collimator. This could potentially cause safety issues during medical imaging procedures.
Healthcare facilities that own or use the recalled Discover VH or Millennium VG nuclear medicine imaging systems are most at risk. Patients undergoing scans with these systems could be affected if the collimator safety mechanism fails.
Check for serial numbers listed in the recall notice: 10191, 10571, 10269, 1078, 10340, 10541, 1081, and other specific numbers provided in the recall list. These systems were sold between 2010 and 2020.
Ensure the collimator locking handle is properly placed in the lock position before each scan to prevent potential safety issues.
The hazard is that if the collimator locking handle isn't properly placed in the lock position during a scan, the warning circuit may not detect the collimator being unlocked due to patient proximity, potentially causing safety issues.
Check if your system's serial number is listed in the recall notice, which includes specific numbers like 10191, 10571, 10269, 1078, 10340, and others provided in the recall list.
No, the recall does not require immediate discontinuation. Users should ensure the collimator locking handle is properly secured before each scan to mitigate the risk.
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Subject: Recall Z-0703-2019 — GE Healthcare GE Healthcare Hello, I own a GE Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-0703-2019 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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