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Revolution Apex, Revolution CT with Apex Edition recallZ-0815-2022 · GE Healthcare, LLC · initiated Jun 30, 2021

Class II Open, Classified All recalls posted in April 2022

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

The accumulated dose is incorrectly displayed in certain situations. There are two situations that will result in the SmartStep displayed dose being inaccurately high.

FDA root cause category: Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act

What the company is doing

GE Healthcare sent an Important Electronic Product Radiation Warning letter dated February 8, 2022 to all affected systems informing its users of the potential for the issue to occur and instruct the users as to what actions to take. 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. For questions contact GE Healthcare Services at 1 (800) 437-1171 or local Service Representative.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0815-2022
Recall class
Class II
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated by the company
Jun 30, 2021
Posted by the FDA
Apr 5, 2022
Recalling firm
GE Healthcare, LLC
Quantity
273 (51 US, 222 OUS) in total
Product code
JAK
FDA submissions
K163213, K191777
Distribution
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution.

Product description

Revolution Apex, Revolution CT with Apex Edition

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Revolution Apex, Revolution CT with Apex Edition

Other devices under the same FDA submission

4 devices cleared under K163213, K191777 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 89762).

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