The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1078-2013·Announced 2013-04-17

GE Healthcare Recalls Infinia Nuclear Medicine Systems Due to Mechanical Failure Risk

GE Healthcare is recalling Infinia Nuclear Medicine Systems because a mechanical defect could cause the detector to slide, posing a risk to patients and operators.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural/mechanical defect in a medical device that could cause the detector to slide, posing a risk of injury to patients and operators, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury risk or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

GE Healthcare, LLC is recalling the Quasar Nuclear Medicine System, Hawkeye Option, and Hawkeye 4 Option for Dual-Head Variable Angle Gamma Camera, including all Infinia systems in all configurations. The recall involves 2,180 units distributed worldwide, including the United States and numerous international markets.

The recall is due to accelerated fatigue of the lateral axis motion subsystem, which could result in mechanical failure causing the detector to slide. This defect may impact patients and operators.

Healthcare facilities should contact GE Healthcare for instructions on how to address the defect. The source text does not specify a deadline or additional remediation steps beyond the recall notification.

The recalled product

Product
GE Healthcare Quasar Nuclear Medicine System, Hawkeye Option and Hawkeye 4 Option for Dual-Head Variable Angle Gamma Camera. Nuclear Medicine imaging systems. Recall includes all Infinia systems, all configurations.
Manufacturer
GE Healthcare, LLC
Affected units
2,180

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 2 states specifically: