Optima MR360, with affected software versions: SV20.3, SV23.3, MR30.0, MR30.1; Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System
FDA Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2478-2024.
GE HealthCare has become aware that for certain MR systems, the system predicted B1+RMS value can exceed the B1+RMS user prescribed limit when scanning in Low SAR Mode and the following two conditions are met: 1. 2D FSE T2 FLAIR OR T2 FLAIR Propeller imaging sequence is selected, AND 2. the Optimized T2 FLAIR sequence option is turned off OR not included in the MR configuration. If this occurs, it can result in overheating of an MR conditional implant.
Corrective Action (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2478-2024.
Recall ongoing. Follow firm instructions.
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Consumer Contact (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2478-2024.
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Ge Medical Systems, Llc Recall FAQ
Ge Medical Systems, Llc is the subject of a medical devices safety report: Optima MR360, with affected software versions: SV20.3, SV23.3, MR30.0, MR30.1; Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System. The notice was published on June 14, 2024 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 469 units are potentially affected.