FDAClass IJuly 31, 2013

Elscint APEX Helix recall

Elscint APEX Helix, dual-head, multi-purpose, Slip-Ring, digital gamma camera Product Usage: The intended use of the Quasar system is to perform…

Why was Elscint APEX Helix recalled?

GE became aware of an incident at a VA Medical Center facility in the US in which a patient died due to injuries sustained while being scanned on an Infinia Hawkeye 4 Nuclear Medicine System.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

System ID: 57503, 57584, 57588, 57711, 57727, 57734, 57815, 57873, 58826, 0828960002, 082426010006, 082426130005, 082426160008, 00243NUC09, 0090J, 0177A, 0201B, 0252A, 0272B, 0274B, 0279A, 0280A, 0286A, 030038NU04, 030151NU02, 030232NU04, 080019NU03, 210001NU01, 250565NUC2, 416586HELIX, 418589HELIX, 506739HELIX, 519464HELIX, 61420HELIX, A5110123, A5153605, AP2302NM01, B4213128, B5315316, CS1013NM01, FE8161EL18, IL1041NM01, IL1042NM02, IL1062NM02, M4148612, M4392002, MPX247EL09, NE4191EL15, PL1139NM01, SK1042NM01.

Product
Elscint APEX Helix, dual-head, multi-purpose, Slip-Ring, digital gamma camera Product Usage: The intended use of the Quasar system is to perform…
Recalling firm
GE Healthcare, LLC
Quantity
50
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide including Guam, Puerto Rico and the countries of : Afghanistan, Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Korea (Republic of), Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malaysia, Malta, Martinique, Mexico, Morocco, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela, Vietnam.
Recall date
July 31, 2013
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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