Recall Z-1480-2014— GE Healthcare, LLC

Class II · Terminated

Class II FDA medical device recall by GE Healthcare, LLC, initiated 2014-04-02, terminated 2015-04-08. It names 5 FDA 510(k) clearances: K103327, K103335, K091536 and 2 more. Product: GE Healthcare, Discovery MR450, Discovery MR750, Optima MR450w, Optima MR 450w GEM, Discovery MR750w, and Discovery MR750w GEM products. Magnetic Resonance Diagnostic Device.. Reason: Potential safety issue with gradient coil electromechanical connections associated with GE MR Products. Gradient coil electromechanical connections may loosen causing an increase in resistance. The increased resistance can lead to increasing heat during scanning which, in turn, can cause material in the Rear Endbell enclosure to overheat, generate smoke in the scan room, and cause some localize.

Recalling firm
GE Healthcare, LLC
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2014-04-02
Terminated
2015-04-08
Firm location
Waukesha, WI, United States

510(k) clearances named in this recall

5 on FDA's record

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, Discovery MR450, Discovery MR750, Optima MR450w, Optima MR 450w GEM, Discovery MR750w, and Discovery MR750w GEM products. Magnetic Resonance Diagnostic Device.

Reason for recall

Potential safety issue with gradient coil electromechanical connections associated with GE MR Products. Gradient coil electromechanical connections may loosen causing an increase in resistance. The increased resistance can lead to increasing heat during scanning which, in turn, can cause material in the Rear Endbell enclosure to overheat, generate smoke in the scan room, and cause some localize

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