The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2065-2012·Announced 2012-08-01

GE OEC 8800 Flexview X-ray System Recalled for Safety Issues

GE OEC Medical Systems is recalling OEC 8800 Flexview x-ray systems due to intermittent safety issues including navigation tracking inaccuracy and system lock-up.

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 medical device with potential safety issues such as system lock-up and incorrect image display, which pose a risk of harm to patients, but no specific injuries or illnesses are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc. is recalling the OEC 8800 Flexview, an image-intensified fluoroscopic x-ray system. The recall involves 1,257 units, including 472 domestic systems, distributed worldwide and across the United States.

The recall was initiated due to several intermittent potential safety issues. These issues include navigation tracking inaccuracy, system lock-up, incorrect image display, and incorrect dose area calculated air kerma in film mode. The source notes that the firm took action in November 2006, but the recall is now being classified by the Agency due to administrative issues.

The OEC 8800 Flexview is designed to provide fluoroscopic and spot-film imaging during diagnostic, surgical, and interventional procedures. Clinical applications may include cholangiography, urologic, endoscopic, orthopedic, neurologic, vascular, cardiac, critical care, and emergency room procedures. Users should contact GE OEC Medical Systems for further instructions on the recall.

The recalled product

Product
OEC 8800 Flexview, 892.1650 Image-intensified fluoroscopic x-ray system Product Usage: The 8800 Flexview is designed to provide fluoroscopic and spot-film imaging of the patient during diagnostic, surgical, and interventional procedures. Clinical applications may include c

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 (20)

  • 2791PU2
  • 2792PU0
  • 2793PU8
  • 2795PU3
  • 2797PU9
  • 2799PU5
  • 2800PU1
  • 2801PU9
  • 2802PU7
  • 2803PU5
  • 2805PU0
  • 2806PU8
  • 2807PU7
  • 2808PU4
  • 2831PU6
  • 2832PU4
  • 2834PU0
  • 2835PU7
  • 2895PU1
  • 2897PU7

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.