The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2991-2020·Announced 2020-09-30

GE Healthcare Recalls NM/CT 850 Systems Due to Loose Rotor Bearing Screws

GE Healthcare is recalling 25 NM/CT 850 systems because rotor bearing screws were found loose on the detector.

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. The source text describes a mechanical defect (loose screws) but does not report any injuries, illnesses, or deaths, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity recall involving a potential risk of harm without reported adverse events.

Plain-English summary

GE Healthcare, LLC is recalling 25 units of the NM/CT 850 (Model Number: H3907AD) medical imaging systems. The recall was initiated because rotor bearing screws were found loose on the detector.

The affected units were distributed in the United States and various international locations, including Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Greece, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea (Republic of), Netherlands, Norway, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, and Vietnam.

Healthcare facilities should contact GE Healthcare for instructions on how to address the loose screws. No specific instructions for immediate patient action are provided in the source text, but the defect involves a mechanical component of the imaging detector.

The recalled product

Product
NM/CT 850 Model Number: H3907AD
Manufacturer
GE Healthcare, LLC
Affected units
25

Distribution

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 8 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.

See all 8 products in this recall →