X-Ray imaging systems may allow radiation exposure beyond safety limits
GE Medical Systems is recalling Definium 656HD and Discovery XR656HD X-Ray systems due to an Automatic Exposure Control defect that may allow radiation exposure to exceed intended safety limits.
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: This is an FDA Class II medical device recall involving a safety feature failure in radiation exposure control. No illnesses or injuries have been reported. The defect creates a risk of unintended radiation overexposure, classified as a risk-of-harm situation without reported harm.
Plain-English summary
GE Medical Systems is recalling Definium 656HD and Discovery XR656HD X-Ray imaging systems. These systems have a defect in the Automatic Exposure Control (AEC) feature, a safety mechanism designed to limit radiation exposure.
With the defect, operators can continue taking X-Ray exposures after the AEC limit is reached without needing to acknowledge or adjust their technique. Although the system displays a message when the limit is reached, operators may proceed with additional exposures without intervention, potentially resulting in unintended radiation overexposure to patients or operators.
The recall affects approximately 3,149 systems worldwide, including 1,697 units in the United States and Puerto Rico. Systems have been distributed internationally to Canada, Mexico, Chile, China, Japan, South Korea, and numerous other countries.
Users should review the recall information provided by GE Medical Systems and consult their facility's radiation safety procedures regarding proper use of the AEC feature. Contact GE Medical Systems for specific guidance on this recall.
The recalled product
- Product
- Definium 656HD & Discovery XR656HD (GTINs: 00840682138598, 00195278840226, 00840682136709). X-Ray imaging system.
- Manufacturer
- GE Medical Systems, LLC
- Hazard
- radiation-overexposure
- safety-feature-failure
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (3)
- GTINs: 00840682138598
- 00195278840226
- 00840682136709)
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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