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GE Healthcare, Discovery MR750 3.0T, Optima MR450w 1.5T, and Discovery MR450 1.5T . scanner designed to support high…

GE Healthcare, LLC

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: GE Healthcare, LLC · 3000 N Grandview Blvd · Waukesha, WI · 53188-1615

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  • GE Healthcare, Discovery MR750 3.0T, Optima MR450w 1.5T, and Discovery MR450 1.5T . scanner designed to support high resolution, high signal-to-noise ratio, and short scan times. The GE Signa¿ MR 750 System is indicated for use as a diagnostic imaging device to produce axial, sagittal, coronal, and oblique images, spectroscopic images, parametric maps, and/or spectra, dynamic images of the structures and organs of the entire body, including but not limited to, head, neck, TMJ, spine, breast, heart, abdomen, pelvis, joints, prostate, blood vessels, and musculoskeletal regions of the body. The images produced by the GE Signa¿ MR 750 System reflect the spatial distribution or molecular environment of nuclei exhibiting magnetic resonance. These images when interpreted by a trained physician yield information that may assist in diagnosis. The indications for use for the 3.0T GE Signa¿ MR750 System are similar to those for the Signa¿ HDx Magnetic Resonance System and the Siemens MAGNETOM Verio MR System
  • K113490The Optima" MR450w is a whole body magnetic resonance scanner designed to support high resolution, high signal-to-noise ratio, and short scan times. It is indicated for use as a diagnostic imaging device to produce axial, sagittal, coronal, and oblique images, spectroscopic images, parametric maps, and/or spectra, dynamic images of the structures and/or functions of the entire body, including but not limited to, head, neck, TMJ, spine, breast, heart, abdomen, pelvis, joints, prostate, blood vessels, and musculoskeletal regions of the body. Depending on the region of interest being images, contrast agents may be used. The images produced by the Optima" MR 450w reflect the spatial distribution or molecular environment of nuclei exhibiting magnetic resonance. These images and/or spectra when interpreted by a trained physician yield information that may assist in diagnosis
  • K083147The Discovery MR 450 is a whole body magnetic resonance scanner designed to support high resolution, high signal-to-noise ratio, and short scan times. It is indicated for use as a diagnostic imaging device to produce axial, sagittal, coronal, and oblique images spectroscopic images parametric maps, and/or spectra, dynamic images of the structures and/or functions of the entire body, including, but not limited to, head, neck, TMJ, spine, breast, heart, abdomen, pelvis, joints, prostate, blood vessels, and musculoskeletal regions of the body. Depending on the region of interest being imaged, contrast agents may be used. The images produced by the Discovery MR450 reflect the spatial distribution or molecular environment of nuclei exhibiting magnetic resonance. These images and/or spectra when interpreted by a trained physician yield information that may assist in diagnosis
Lot codes and dates
  • Mfg Lot or Serial #

    828 of 828 codes

    • 00000029854MR5
    • 00000288907MR9
    • 00000289309MR7
    • 00000289310MR5
    • 00000289961MR5
    • 00000290050MR4
    • 00000290137MR9
    • 00000290202MR1
    • 00000290457MR1
    • 00000290502MR4
    • 00000290659MR2
    • 00000290773MR1
    • 00000290957MR0
    • 00000291185MR7
    • 00000291325MR9
    • 00000291363MR0
    • 00000291397MR8
    • 00000291464MR6
    • 00000291489MR3
    • 00000292367MR0
    • 00000292471MR0
    • 00000292528MR7
    • 00000292634MR3
    • 00000292843MR0
    • 00000293065MR9
    • 00000293874MR4
    • 00000294098MR9
    • 00000294398MR3
    • 00000294472MR6
    • 00000294556MR6
    • 00000294576MR4
    • 00000294718MR2
    • 00000295111MR9
    • 00000295134MR1
    • 00000295215MR8
    • 00000296070MR6
    • 00000296097MR9
    • 00000296171MR2
    • 00000296226MR0
    • 00000296228MR0
    • 00000296300MR7
    • 00000296369MR2
    • 00000296429MR4
    • 00000296462MR5
    • 00000296469MR0
    • 00000296626MR5
    • 00000296829MR5
    • 00000296840MR2
    • 00000296841MR0
    • 00000296860MR0
    • 00000297134MR9
    • 00000297147MR1
    • 00000297355MR0
    • 00000297387MR3
    • 00000297493MR9
    • 00000297833MR6
    • 00000297880MR7
    • 00000297891MR4
    • 00000298050MR6
    • 00000298114MR0
Amount recalled
828 (443 US, 385 OUS)

Where it was sold

Why it was recalled

GE Healthcare has recently become aware of a potential safety issue due to exposed yellow foam on the end bells of Discovery MR450, Discovery MR750, and Optima MR450w products. The yellow foam strip used between the end bell covers and patient bore of certain GE MR Products may extend past the surface of the covers. The foam itself is not hazardous. However, any fluid or body substance absorbed

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated Apr 25, 2014 · Data as of Sep 19, 5:25 PM UTC

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