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 HealthCare has recalled certain Brivo MR355 MRI systems due to a software issue that can cause overheating of implanted medical devices in specific imaging scenarios. Approximately 375 units have been affected worldwide.