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Proteus XR/a (SlOK : K993090) recallZ-2449-2019 · GE Healthcare, LLC · initiated Aug 9, 2019

Class II Open, Classified All recalls posted in September 2019

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from GE Healthcare, LLC or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean

Why it was recalled

Intermittently not receiving an audible exposure indication upon completion of an exposure on the Proteus stationary radiographic system.

FDA root cause category: Device Design

What the company is doing

GE Healthcare will, without charge, remedy the defect or bring the product into compliance with each applicable Federal standard in accordance with a plan to be approved by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the details of which will be included in a subsequent communication to you or through a GE Healthcare field engineer site visit. A GE Healthcare representative will contact you to arrange for the correction . If you have any questions or concerns regarding this notification, please contact GE Healthcare Service at 1- 800-437-1171or your local Service Representative.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-2449-2019
Recall class
Class II
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated by the company
Aug 9, 2019
Posted by the FDA
Sep 20, 2019
Recalling firm
GE Healthcare, LLC
Quantity
647 US; 167 OUS
Product code
KPR
FDA submissions
K993090
Distribution
Worldwide - US Nationwide

Product description

Proteus XR/a (SlOK : K993090)

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

console part number 5441870) and (console spare part numbers 5462233, 5462233-R, 5761170, 5462233-H)

Other devices under the same FDA submission

1 device cleared under K993090 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

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