| | Class 2 Device Recall GE Precision 500D |  |
| Date Initiated by Firm | May 15, 2006 |
| Date Posted | September 22, 2006 |
| Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on May 25, 2007 |
| Recall Number | Z-1304-06 |
| Recall Event ID |
36173 |
| 510(K)Number | K011624 |
| Product Classification |
Radiographic and Fluoroscopic Imaging System - Product Code JAA
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| Product | GE Precision 500D Radiographic and Fluoroscopic Imaging System, Stationary X-ray System consisting of an X-ray generator; angulating table with x-ray Tube, collimator and image intensifier; wall stand; Overhead tube suspension; operator console and digital archive system. |
| Code Information |
All serial numbers affected |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
General Electric Med Systems LLC 3000 N Grandview Blvd Waukesha WI 53188-1615
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Systems are non-compliant with Federal Performance Standard Title 21, Code of Federal Regulation (CFR), 1020.32(a)(1) in that the systems allow the production of x-rays when the primary protective barrier is not in position to intercept the entire cross section of the useful beam |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Other |
| Action | An Important Notice for Precision 500D, dated 11/24/2005 was hand delivered to all customers beginning 05/15/06, by GE field service engineers at the time they were to perform the correction to the device. |
| Quantity in Commerce | 1,289 |
| Distribution | Worldwide, including USA, Puerto Rico, Canada, France, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Macedonia, Panama, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and United Kingdom. |
| Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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| 510(K) Database | 510(K)s with Product Code = JAA
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