Class 2 Device Recall MSK EXTREME MR SCANNER

• Date Initiated by Firm: March 28, 2013
• Date Posted: May 01, 2013
• Recall Status: Terminated on October 25, 2013
• Recall Number: Z-1211-2013
• Recall Event ID: 64885
• 510(K)Number: K080048
• Product Classification: System, nuclear magnetic resonance imaging - Product Code LNH
• Product: MSK EXTREME MR SCANNER, MODEL AA5000 The intended for use as a diagnostic imaging device to produce axial, sagittal, coronal and oblique images of the internal structures of the leg (excluding the thigh), knee, ankle, foot, forearm, elbow, wrist and hand.
• Code Information: 01072011-001; 01082010-001; 01182010-001; 01182011-001; 01272010-001; 02032011-001; 02112010-001; 02182011-001; 02242010-001; 2262011-001; 03012010-001; 03072010-001; 03132009-001; 03242009-001; 03292011-001; 03302011-001; 04012010-001; 04082010-001; 04192011-001; 04202011-001; 04302010-001; 05072010-001; 05132011-001; 05152009-001; 05242010-001; 05262010-001; 06012008-001; 06042009-001; 06062009-001; 06082010-001; 06182010-001; 06192009-001; 07082010-001; 07092010-001; 07142009-001; 07152011-001; 07272010-001; 08082009-001; 08122009-001; 08122010-001; 08132009-001; 08152010-001; 09072009-001; 09132010-001; 09142010-001; 09172009-001; 09222009-001; 09222010-001; 10012009-001; 10082009-001; 10082010-001; 10142009-001; 10182010-001; 10222010-001; 10252009-001; 10312010-001; 11162010-001; 11242009-001; 11292010-001; 12052010-001; 12072009-001; 12142009-001; 12152009-001; 12162008-001; 12182008-001; 12222010-001
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: GE Healthcare, LLC; 3000 N Grandview Blvd; Waukesha WI 53188-1615
• For Additional Information Contact: Gwen Braeger; 262-513-4122
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: Coolant supply lines may leak liquid onto the floor resulting in a slippery surface and fall hazard.
• FDA Determined Cause: Process control
• Action: GE Healthcare sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated April 23, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter informed customers of a potential safety issue due to leakage from gradient coolant lines. Consignees were instructed to monitor the floor for leakage and continue to use if leakage is not observed. If leakage is observed consignees are instructed to stop using the system and notify their local service representative. GE Healthcare will correct all affected scanners by providing an update at no cost. Customers with questions were instructed to contact their local service representataive. For questions regarding this recall call 262-513-4122.
• Quantity in Commerce: 70
• Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - USA including AL, CA, CO, FL, ID, IL, MA, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI; Worldwide: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Peru, Poland, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweeden, Switzerland, UK, Ukraine, and UAE.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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• 510(K) Database: 510(K)s with Product Code = LNH