The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0853-2014·Announced 2014-02-05

GE Healthcare Recalls Innova IGS 630 Biplane Imaging Systems

GE Healthcare is recalling 28 Innova IGS 630 biplane imaging systems because a specific user action may cause the X-ray function to lock up.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. The hazard involves a system lock-up that could interrupt imaging, but the source text does not report any injuries, illnesses, or deaths, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity recall.

Plain-English summary

GE Healthcare, LLC is recalling 28 units of the Innova IGS 630 Biplane Cardiovascular and Interventional Imaging System. The recall covers 12 units in the United States and 16 units in other countries. The affected systems are distributed in the US states of California, Colorado, Florida, Nevada, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Texas, as well as in the Czech Republic, France, Japan, Republic of Korea, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey.

The recall is due to a potential safety issue where the X-ray imaging function may be lost if a user changes the size of the lateral Field of View (FOV) and releases the biplane footswitch pedal simultaneously. This specific combination of actions could lead to a system lock-up. The source text does not report any injuries or illnesses associated with this issue.

Healthcare facilities that have these systems should contact GE Healthcare for instructions on how to resolve the issue. The recall is classified as Class II by the FDA, indicating that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
GE Healthcare Innova IGS 630. Biplane Cardiovascular and Interventional Imaging System. Product Usage: The angiographic X-ray systems are indicated for use for patients from newborn to geriatric in generating fluoroscopic and rotational images of human anatomy for cardiovascu
Manufacturer
GE Healthcare, LLC

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 7 states specifically: