FDA (Devices) recall action 94874
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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.
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GE Medical Systems recalled three SIGNA 7.0T MRI systems due to a software error that can exceed preset safety limits during imaging, potentially overheating implants in patients under certain conditions.
GE SIGNA MR355 MRI systems running software versions SV25.5 or SV25.6 may cause implant overheating in certain scanning conditions. Risk occurs when using specific imaging sequences with the Optimized T2 FLAIR feature disabled.
GE Medical Systems is recalling 72 SIGNA Prime MR imaging systems worldwide. Under specific imaging conditions, the systems can exceed prescribed radiofrequency safety limits, potentially causing MR conditional implants to overheat.
GE Medical Systems is recalling 404 SIGNA Premier MRI systems worldwide due to a software issue where radiofrequency energy can exceed prescribed safety limits during specific imaging sequences, potentially overheating MR-conditional implants.
GE SIGNA Explorer MR imaging systems with affected software versions may overheat implants during certain scan sequences. 2,528 units affected worldwide; no injuries reported.
GE SIGNA Pioneer MR systems with certain software versions may allow radiofrequency exposure to exceed prescribed limits in Low SAR Mode when using specific imaging sequences, potentially causing overheating of MR conditional implants.
GE Medical Systems is recalling SIGNA UHP MRI systems with software versions RX28.0 or MR30.1. A configuration issue can cause radiofrequency output to exceed prescribed limits, potentially overheating MR conditional implants.
GE Medical Systems recalled SIGNA MAGNUS MRI systems with software versions MR29.1 or RX29.1. Under specific imaging conditions in Low SAR Mode, the system may exceed safe radiofrequency power limits and cause implanted medical devices to overheat.
GE Medical Systems is recalling SIGNA Artist MR imaging systems because they may produce radiofrequency power exceeding user-set limits when using certain imaging sequences in Low SAR Mode, potentially causing MR-conditional implants to overheat.
GE SIGNA MR380 MRI systems with software versions SV25.5 or SV25.6 may exceed radiofrequency heating limits during certain imaging sequences, potentially causing MR-conditional implants to overheat. The issue occurs in Low SAR Mode when specific T2 FLAIR sequences are used with the Optimized T2 FLAIR option disabled.
GE Medical Systems is recalling 3.0T SIGNA HDxt MRI systems because radiofrequency energy can exceed safety limits under specific operating conditions, potentially overheating implanted medical devices in patients.
GE SIGNA MR360 MRI systems with software versions SV25.5 or SV25.6 may exceed prescribed RF exposure limits in certain scan configurations, potentially overheating MR-conditional implants. The recall affects 81 units worldwide.
GE HealthCare's Discovery MR950 MRI system may incorrectly calculate heating safety limits when using certain imaging sequences in Low SAR Mode, potentially causing overheating of MR-conditional implants.
GE Optima MR360 MRI systems with affected software versions may exceed safe radiofrequency energy limits, potentially overheating MR-conditional implants when specific imaging sequences are used. 469 units are affected worldwide.
GE HealthCare is recalling certain MR750 MRI systems with specific software versions. When using particular imaging sequences in Low SAR Mode without the Optimized T2 FLAIR option, the radiofrequency field can exceed safe limits, risking overheating of MR-conditional implants.
GE SIGNA Voyager MRI systems may exceed prescribed radiofrequency limits under specific operating conditions, risking overheating of MR conditional implants. The issue occurs with certain imaging sequences when the Optimized T2 FLAIR option is disabled.
GE HealthCare recalled SIGNA PET/MR systems with specific software versions due to a configuration issue that can cause RF energy to exceed safety limits, potentially overheating MR-conditional implants.
GE Medical Systems recalled 2,146 SIGNA 1.5T MR systems that may overheat implants during certain imaging sequences in Low SAR mode due to a software defect in radiofrequency safety calculations.
GE HealthCare recalled certain SIGNA Creator MRI systems due to a software defect where the predicted magnetic field strength can exceed prescribed limits in Low SAR Mode with specific imaging sequences, potentially causing overheating of MR-conditional implants.
GE MR450w 1.5T MRI systems may overheat MR-conditional implants when using specific imaging sequences with Low SAR Mode. No injuries reported; 1,607 units affected worldwide.
A software error in GE SIGNA Hero MRI systems can cause overheating of MR conditional implants under specific conditions. The recall affects 95 units distributed worldwide.
GE Discovery MR450 MRI systems with certain software versions can cause implant overheating under specific scanning conditions. 23 units worldwide require firmware updates.
GE HealthCare recalled 23 SIGNA Victor MRI systems due to a software issue that can cause MR conditional implants to overheat. The defect occurs under specific imaging mode and configuration combinations.
GE HealthCare is recalling certain Discovery MR750w 3.0T MRI systems where the magnetic field strength (B1+RMS) can exceed the prescribed limit during specific imaging sequences, potentially causing overheating of MR-conditional implants.
GE Medical Systems is recalling SIGNA Architect MRI systems in which software may allow B1+ radiofrequency exposure to exceed user-prescribed limits during certain T2 FLAIR imaging sequences, risking MR-conditional implant overheating.