| Date Initiated by Firm | October 09, 2026 |
| Date Posted | November 12, 2026 |
| Recall Status1 |
Open3, Classified |
| Recall Number | Z-0434-2027 |
| Recall Event ID |
100210 |
| 510(K)Number | K202238 |
| Product Classification |
System, nuclear magnetic resonance imaging - Product Code LNH
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| Product | 1.5T SIGNA Artist, whole body magnetic resonance scanner, System ID 585214MRAO |
| Code Information |
GTIN: 00195278117021;
Serial Number: PG45S2200367SC |
| FEI Number |
2183553
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
GE Medical Systems, LLC
3200 N Grandview Blvd
Waukesha
WI
53188-1693
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| For Additional Information Contact | Jessica Buzek 262-581-7629 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Certain protocols can produce incorrect elevated measurements of liver stiffness. These incorrect measurements could contribute to inappropriate clinical management decisions. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Software design |
| Action | An URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION notification letter dated 10/9/26 was sent to customers.
Actions to be taken by Customer/User
Pending correction by GE HealthCare, you can continue to use your system but do not use the MR Touch protocol to evaluate liver stiffness.
If a CX42.0_EA MR Touch protocol was used to evaluate liver stiffness for diagnostic use, if clinically appropriate, rescan those patients with the LX software.
Please ensure all potential users in your facility are made aware of this safety notification and the recommended actions.
Please retain this document for your records.
Please complete and return the attached acknowledgement form electronically via (FMI 63011 Digital Response Form) or print, fill out manually, scan, and email to Jessica.Buzek@gehealthcare.com.
Product Correction
GE HealthCare will correct all affected products at no cost to you. A GE HealthCare representative will contact you to arrange for the correction.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this notification, please contact Jessica Buzek at Jessica.Buzek@gehealthcare.com or at +1-262-581-7629. |
| Quantity in Commerce | 1 unit |
| Distribution | Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of NY and the country of Canada. |
| 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 The manufacturer has initiated the recall and not all products have been corrected or removed. This record will be updated as the status changes.
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| 510(K) Database | 510(K)s with Product Code = LNH
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