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FDA · Medical device recall

iDXA… and 4 more products

Jan. 27, 2010

Date posted by the FDA
Jan. 27, 2010
Status
Terminated
Filed by
Ge Healthcare
Reason
Failure to properly pre-indicate the technique factors to be used during a patient scan.
Distribution pattern
Nationwide Distribution

5 products in this recall

iDXA…

Product
iDXA, GE Lunar DEXA bone densitometers operating with enCORE software versions 12.0, 12.1, 12.2,13.0, & 13.1. The systems provide an estimate of BMD
Quantity
1,764 total
Codes and lots
software versions 12.0, 12.1, 12.2,13.0, & 13.1.
Recall started
Feb. 1, 2009
Device type
Densitometer, Bone
Root cause (FDA)
Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act
What the company told customers
An Important Electronic Product Radiation Warning letter will be sent to customers. The letter will discuss the defect description and related hazards, the affected product details, safety instructions, and product correction. Customers are to contact their local GE Healthcare service representative with questions.
Recall number
Z-0600-2010

Prodigy 1-8 series…

Product
Prodigy 1-8 series, GE Lunar DEXA bone densitometers operating with enCORE software versions 12.0, 12.1, 12.2,13.0, & 13.1. The systems provide an estimate of BMD
Quantity
1,764 total
Codes and lots
software versions 12.0, 12.1, 12.2,13.0, & 13.1.
Recall started
Feb. 1, 2009
Device type
Densitometer, Bone
Root cause (FDA)
Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act
What the company told customers
An Important Electronic Product Radiation Warning letter will be sent to customers. The letter will discuss the defect description and related hazards, the affected product details, safety instructions, and product correction. Customers are to contact their local GE Healthcare service representative with questions.
Recall number
Z-0601-2010

DPX-NT series…

Product
DPX-NT series, GE Lunar DEXA bone densitometers operating with enCORE software versions 12.0, 12.1, 12.2,13.0, & 13.1. The systems provide an estimate of BMD.
Quantity
1,764 total
Codes and lots
software versions 12.0, 12.1, 12.2,13.0, & 13.1.
Recall started
Feb. 1, 2009
Device type
Densitometer, Bone
Root cause (FDA)
Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act
What the company told customers
An Important Electronic Product Radiation Warning letter will be sent to customers. The letter will discuss the defect description and related hazards, the affected product details, safety instructions, and product correction. Customers are to contact their local GE Healthcare service representative with questions.
Recall number
Z-0602-2010

DPX-MD series…

Product
DPX-MD series, GE Lunar DEXA bone densitometers operating with enCORE software versions 12.0, 12.1, 12.2,13.0, & 13.1. The systems provide an estimate of BMD.
Quantity
1,764 total
Codes and lots
software versions 12.0, 12.1, 12.2,13.0, & 13.1.
Recall started
Feb. 1, 2009
Device type
Densitometer, Bone
Root cause (FDA)
Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act
What the company told customers
An Important Electronic Product Radiation Warning letter will be sent to customers. The letter will discuss the defect description and related hazards, the affected product details, safety instructions, and product correction. Customers are to contact their local GE Healthcare service representative with questions.
Recall number
Z-0603-2010

DPX-Bravo/Duo…

Product
DPX-Bravo/Duo, GE Lunar DEXA bone densitometers operating with enCORE software versions 12.0, 12.1, 12.2,13.0, & 13.1. The systems provide an estimate of BMD.
Quantity
1,764 total
Codes and lots
software versions 12.0, 12.1, 12.2,13.0, & 13.1.
Recall started
Feb. 1, 2009
Device type
Densitometer, Bone
Root cause (FDA)
Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act
What the company told customers
An Important Electronic Product Radiation Warning letter will be sent to customers. The letter will discuss the defect description and related hazards, the affected product details, safety instructions, and product correction. Customers are to contact their local GE Healthcare service representative with questions.
Recall number
Z-0604-2010

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Source: FDA · Medical device enforcement reports, recall numbers Z-0600-2010, Z-0601-2010, Z-0602-2010, Z-0603-2010, Z-0604-2010. The agency record governs; check it and the company before acting.

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