The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2449-2019·Announced 2019-10-02

GE Healthcare Recalls Proteus XR/a Radiographic Systems for Audible Indicator Failure

GE Healthcare is recalling Proteus XR/a radiographic systems because they may fail to provide an audible indication when an exposure is complete.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the source text does not report any injuries, illnesses, or deaths, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

GE Healthcare, LLC is recalling the Proteus XR/a (SlOK : K993090) stationary radiographic system. The recall involves 647 units in the United States and 167 units outside the United States, with distribution worldwide and nationwide in the US.

The recall is due to a defect where the system may intermittently fail to provide an audible exposure indication upon the completion of an exposure. This issue is associated with specific console part numbers, including 5441870, 5462233, 5462233-R, 5761170, and 5462233-H.

The FDA has classified this as a Class II recall. Users of these systems should contact GE Healthcare for further instructions regarding the defect.

The recalled product

Product
Proteus XR/a (SlOK : K993090)
Manufacturer
GE Healthcare, LLC

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 (4)

  • console part number 5441870) and (console spare part numbers 5462233
  • 5462233-R
  • 5761170
  • 5462233-H)

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.