Medical Device Recall: Discovery MR450 1.5T, with affected software versions: DV24.0, DV25.0, DV25.1, DV26.0; Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System
GE Medical Systems, LLC · June 14, 2024
Reason for Recall
GE HealthCare has become aware that for certain MR systems, the system predicted B1+RMS value can exceed the B1+RMS user prescribed limit when scanning in Low SAR Mode and the following two conditions are met: 1. 2D FSE T2 FLAIR OR T2 FLAIR Propeller imaging sequence is selected, AND 2. the Optimized T2 FLAIR sequence option is turned off OR not included in the MR configuration. If this occurs, it can result in overheating of an MR conditional implant.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution.
Quantity Affected
23 units
Source: FDA (openFDA Device Enforcement)
Recall number: Z-2467-2024
Status: ongoing
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