GE x|argos 160D Cabinet X-Ray System Recalled for Shielding Defect
GE Inspection Technologies is recalling two x|argos 160D cabinet x-ray systems because a lead shield fell out of position, creating potential radiation gaps.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Devices): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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 risk-of-harm product (radiation shielding failure) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.
Plain-English summary
GE Inspection Technologies, LP is recalling two units of the x|argos 160D cabinet x-ray system. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the upper left corner-shaped lead shield in the window of one of the installed doors had lost adhesion and fallen out of position. This defect could lead to gaps in the shielding.
The affected units were distributed in the United States to the states of Ohio and Pennsylvania. The specific serial number for the affected unit is PA1053.
Consumers and facilities with these systems should contact GE Inspection Technologies for instructions on how to resolve the issue. The source text does not specify a date for the recall or additional contact details.
The recalled product
- Product
- GE Inspection Technologies x|argos 160D system. Cabinet x-ray system.
- Manufacturer
- GE Inspection Technologies, LP
- Affected units
- 2
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 (1)
- SN - PA1053
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 2 recalled by GE Inspection Technologies, LP under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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