| | Class 2 Recall GE LightSpeed VCT System |  |
| Date Posted |
February 15, 2007 |
| Recall Number |
Z-0507-2007 |
| Product |
The LightSpeed VCT System is intended for head and whole body X-ray Computed Tomography applications. |
| Code Information |
All serial numbers
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
GE Healthcare 3000 N Grandview Blvd Waukesha, Wisconsin 53188-1615 |
Reason for Recall |
When the manual cradle release feature on the table is used to move a patient out of the gantry, a discrepancy of up to 6mm between the numerical display on the gantry and the actual position of the table could be introduced.
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| Action |
A Product Safety Advisory Notice, dated December 8, 2006, was issued to all customers informing them of the safety issue and production correction. Customers are advised to operate the CT cradle as intended with the system''s electronic controls. If a critical need arises to release the cradle during a radiation therapy simulation scan, they are advised to independently verify patient position prior to marking the patient for therapy to avoid the potential inaccuracy. A software update will be installed to correct this problem by a GE representative. |
| Quantity in Commerce |
1,256 units |
| Distribution |
Worldwide, including USA, Puerto Rico, Albania, Argentina, Austria, Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Columbia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Guam, Hong Kong, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia , Martinique, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Reunion Island, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain , Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Venezuela, Vietnam, and Yugoslavia. |
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