The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0095-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

GE Seno Advantage Workstation Recalled for Incorrect Magnification Measurements

GE Healthcare is recalling Seno Advantage Workstations because measurement values may be incorrect for magnification images from non-GE digital mammography systems.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves potential patient safety impacts due to incorrect diagnostic measurements, which fits the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

GE Healthcare, LLC is recalling 188 units of the Seno Advantage 1.x, 2.0, and 2.1 medical image review stations. The recall is due to a software issue where the workstation may provide incorrect measurement values when applied to magnification images acquired on non-GE digital mammography systems.

The affected units were distributed nationwide in the United States and in numerous countries worldwide, including the United Kingdom, Canada, and Germany. The recall is limited to specific serial numbers listed in the official FDA notice.

The incorrect measurements may impact patient safety if not noticed by the caregiver. GE Healthcare has identified the issue and is taking corrective action. Users of these workstations should check their serial numbers against the recall list and contact GE Healthcare for instructions on how to proceed.

The recalled product

Product
GE Seno Advantage 1.x, Seno Advantage 2.0, Seno Advantage 2.1 Seno Advantage 1.x, Seno Advantage 2.0, Seno Advantage 2.1: Seno Advantage is a medical image review station that allows easy selection, processing, filming and media interchange of multi-modality images from a vari
Manufacturer
GE Healthcare, LLC
Affected units
188

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 22 states specifically: