GE Healthcare Proteus XR/a Radiographic X-ray System…

Date posted by the FDA

June 10, 2008

Status

Terminated

Filed by

GE Healthcare

Product

GE Healthcare Proteus XR/a Radiographic X-ray System, Model Number 2259976; previously marketed as the Silhouette FC, GE Healthcare, Waukesha, WI 53188.

Reason

The warning label that is required by 21 CFR 1020.30(j) was not on the control console of the Proteus XR/a Radiographic X-ray System, Model 2259976.

Distribution pattern

Worldwide Distribution, including USA, Canada, Mexico, France, Hong Kong, Italy, Korea, China, Poland, UK, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Turkey, and Australia.

Quantity

400 Units

Codes and lots

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Recall started

Nov. 1, 2007

Device type

System, X-Ray, Stationary

Root cause (FDA)

Process control

What the company told customers

GE issued a Field Modification Instruction to their field service representatives, released in December 2007, with instructions to replace the labels on the console with the appropriate labeling. Consignees will be visited by GE field service representatives beginning December 2007. All consignees will have the required labels affixed to their units by July 31, 2008.

Recall number

Z-0842-2008

What should I do? How serious is a recall? Classes and warnings explained

Source: FDA · Medical device enforcement report, recall number Z-0842-2008. The agency record governs; check it and the company before acting.