The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0947-2013·Announced 2013-03-20

GE Healthcare Recalls Cardiovascular X-ray Systems Due to Locking Nut Issue

GE Healthcare is recalling specific cardiovascular X-ray imaging systems because a locking nut on the overhead video monitor suspension might loosen.

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 involves a mechanical defect in a medical device that could result in the video monitor suspension failing, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

GE Healthcare, LLC is recalling specific models of Advantx, Innova 2000, Innova 2100IQ, Innova 3100, Innova 3100IQ, Innova 4100, and Innova 4100IQ Cardiovascular X-ray imaging systems. The recall involves 297 units distributed worldwide, including in the United States and numerous international locations.

The recall is being conducted because a locking nut might loosen out of the overhead Video Monitor Suspension yoke. This defect could affect the stability of the video monitor suspension on the affected imaging systems.

The source text does not specify reported injuries or illnesses associated with this defect. Users of these systems should contact GE Healthcare for instructions on how to address the issue.

The recalled product

Product
GE Healthcare Advantx, Innova2000, Innova3100, Innova4100, Innova2100IQ, Innova3100IQ, and Innova4100IQ equipped with Video Monitor Suspension Cardiovascular X-ray imaging systems. Model numbers 2236709, 2353620 ,2223039-2, and 2270677-2.
Manufacturer
GE Healthcare, LLC
Affected units
297

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 36 states specifically: