Recall Z-1394-2018— GE Medical Systems Ultrasound & Primary Care Diagnostics, LL

Name: FDA recall Z-1394-2018
Creator: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Published: 2018-03-16

Class II · Terminated

Class II FDA medical device recall by GE Medical Systems Ultrasound & Primary Care Diagnostics, LL, initiated 2018-03-16, terminated 2020-12-14. It names one FDA 510(k) clearance: K873296. Product: GE Healthcare Lunar: a) DPX NT, Model Numbers: LU8230, LU40338, LU42357, LU42369 b) DPX MD+, Model Numbers: LU8230, LU40338, LU40352 Provides an estimate of BMD (Bone Marrow Density) at the lumbar spine and proximal femur regions. This BMD value can then be compared to a reference population at the sole discretion of the physician.. Reason: Under certain conditions, when using DICOM Worklist along with DICOM MPPS, a report for a bone density exam may be sent to PACS with the incorrect patient information in the DICOM header. The correct patient information will be listed on the DICOM report image; however, the report may appear under a different patients name in the PACS..

Recalling firm: GE Medical Systems Ultrasound & Primary Care Diagnostics, LL
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2018-03-16
Terminated: 2020-12-14
Firm location: Madison, WI, United States

510(k) clearances named in this recall

1 on FDA's record

K873296 — DPX BONE DENSITOMETERLunar Radiation Corp.·cleared 1988-06-06

K-numbers as listed on FDA's Recall Enterprise System record for this event (openFDA device/recall k_numbers). The recall may also cover devices cleared under other submissions not named here.

Product description

GE Healthcare Lunar: a) DPX NT, Model Numbers: LU8230, LU40338, LU42357, LU42369 b) DPX MD+, Model Numbers: LU8230, LU40338, LU40352 Provides an estimate of BMD (Bone Marrow Density) at the lumbar spine and proximal femur regions. This BMD value can then be compared to a reference population at the sole discretion of the physician.

Reason for recall

Under certain conditions, when using DICOM Worklist along with DICOM MPPS, a report for a bone density exam may be sent to PACS with the incorrect patient information in the DICOM header. The correct patient information will be listed on the DICOM report image; however, the report may appear under a different patients name in the PACS.

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