The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2262-2012·Announced 2012-08-29

GE OEC Injection Cable Recall for Potential Erroneous Contrast Injection

GE OEC Medical Systems is recalling OEC Injection Cables due to a potential for erroneous auto-injection of contrast dye.

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 a risk of erroneous contrast injection, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc. is recalling 149 units of the OEC Injection Cable for MedRad Provis V Contrast Injector. The affected cables, which provide a signal to the auto-injector to trigger contrast injection in certain fluoroscope X-ray modes, were distributed nationwide.

The recall was initiated due to a potential for erroneous auto-injection of contrast dye. The source text does not specify the exact technical cause of the error or report any specific injuries or illnesses associated with the defect.

Healthcare facilities should identify affected units by checking the serial numbers listed in the official recall notice. Consumers and medical staff should stop using the affected cables and contact the manufacturer for further instructions on the correction to the instructions and use.

The recalled product

Product
GEHC OEC Injection Cable for MedRad Provis V Contrast Injector. In certain fluoroscope X-ray modes, the cable provides a signal to the auto-injector to trigger a contrast injection. Part numbers include 00-902260-01 and 00-883654-01.
Affected units
149

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)

  • Serial Numbers: 82-1138
  • 82-1586
  • 82-2089
  • 82-2117
  • 82-2182
  • 82-2214
  • 82-2226
  • 82-2262
  • 82-2264
  • 82-2308
  • 82-2312
  • 82-2314
  • 82-2321
  • 82-2328
  • 82-2380
  • 82-2391
  • 82-2438
  • 82-2483
  • 82-2512
  • 82-2516

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.