Recall Z-1441-2015— GE Healthcare

Class II · Terminated

Class II FDA medical device recall by GE Healthcare, initiated 2015-03-09, terminated 2015-12-21. FDA's recall record names no specific 510(k) clearance for this event. Product: Kenex Radiation Shield installed with GE Healthcare Interventional, Surgery, CT and X-Ray Imaging systems.. Reason: GE Healthcare has recently become aware of an improper installation of a ceiling suspended pendent supporting a radiation shield and/or surgical lamp. The pendent system was not installed per specified installation requirements. There has been a reported incident of a radiation shield falling from the ceiling causing a minor injury..

Recalling firm
GE Healthcare
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2015-03-09
Terminated
2015-12-21
Firm location
Waukesha, WI, United States

Product description

Kenex Radiation Shield installed with GE Healthcare Interventional, Surgery, CT and X-Ray Imaging systems.

Reason for recall

GE Healthcare has recently become aware of an improper installation of a ceiling suspended pendent supporting a radiation shield and/or surgical lamp. The pendent system was not installed per specified installation requirements. There has been a reported incident of a radiation shield falling from the ceiling causing a minor injury.

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