GE Healthcare Recalls Lightspeed RT16 X-ray Systems Due to Scan Timing Issue
GE Healthcare is recalling 10,884 Lightspeed RT16 X-ray systems because a defect may cause scans to start before a prescribed delay completes.
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 is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves a risk of harm (premature scan initiation) where no specific injuries or illnesses have been reported in the source text, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.
Plain-English summary
GE Healthcare, LLC is recalling 10,884 units of the Lightspeed RT16 X-ray system. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that an issue exists which can result in a scan starting before the prescribed delay has completed.
The affected units were distributed worldwide, including nationwide in the United States (including Puerto Rico) and in numerous international countries. The source text does not specify particular lot numbers or serial codes for the affected units.
Consumers and healthcare facilities should contact GE Healthcare for further instructions on how to address this issue. The source text does not provide specific contact details or remediation steps beyond the recall notice itself.
The recalled product
- Product
- GE Healthcare Lightspeed RT16 X-ray system
- Manufacturer
- GE Healthcare, LLC
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 10,884
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)
- n/a
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 16 recalled by GE Healthcare, LLC 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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