SIGNA Premier magnetic resonance scanner, model 5748519 recallZ-1430-2022 · GE Healthcare, LLC · initiated Jun 24, 2022
Open, Classified
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Why it was recalled
Under rare conditions, SIGNA Premier gradient coils could result in elevated acoustic noise during scanning. After prolonged periods of elevated acoustic noise, this could potentially lead to hearing loss.
FDA root cause category: Device Design
What the company is doing
The recalling firm issued letters dated 6/24/2022 via traceable means on 6/24/2022. The letter explained the safety issue, affected product details, and actions to be taken by the customer/user. The consignee is informed they can continue to use the device but ensure hearing protection with a Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of at least 33dB is used during exams on these systems. The firm provided an Operator Manual addendum for the impacted devices to require the use of hearing protection with a Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of 33dB. To assist with the transition, the firm provided an initial quantity of 200 pairs of disposable ear protection with an NRR of 33dB. A response form was enclosed for completion and return no later than 30 days from receipt to confirm receipt and understanding of the notice.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-1430-2022
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Initiated by the company
- Jun 24, 2022
- Recalling firm
- GE Healthcare, LLC
- Quantity
- 52
- Product code
- LNH
- FDA submissions
- K171128, K183231, K193282
- Distribution
- Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, AZ, CA, MI, MN, NY, and WI. There was government distribution but no military distribution. The countries of China, France, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, Norway, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, and United Kingdom.
Product description
SIGNA Premier magnetic resonance scanner, model 5748519.
Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)
SIGNA Premier GTINs: 00840682135269 and 00195278010797
Devices named in this recall
2 devices in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.
- NA SIGNA PremierGE Medical Systems, L.L.C. · Coil, magnetic resonance, specialty3 recalls0 reports
- NA SIGNA PremierGE Medical Systems, L.L.C. · Coil, magnetic resonance, specialty3 recalls0 reports
Sources and updates
- Recall record: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026 · View the FDA recall notice ↗
- Devices: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Devices are linked when their identifier (with a valid check digit) appears in the recall's code information.
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Text above is shown as published by the FDA.
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