FDA Device recall Z-2291-2013
GE Healthcare, Discovery MR750 3.0T, Optima MR450w 1.5T, and Discovery MR450 1.5T . scanner designed to support high resolution, high signa…
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2013-10-09
On 2013-10-09 the FDA classified a Class II recall of GE Healthcare, Discovery MR750 3.0T, Optima MR450w 1.5T, and Discovery MR450 1.5T . scanner designed to support high resolution, high signa… by Ge Healthcare, citing GE Healthcare has recently become aware of a potential safety issue due to exposed yellow foam on the end bells of Discovery MR450, Discovery MR750, and Optima MR450w products. Th….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-2291-2013 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2013-08-13 |
| Published | 2013-10-09 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC |
| Company | Ge Healthcare |
| Distribution | US |
Product
GE Healthcare, Discovery MR750 3.0T, Optima MR450w 1.5T, and Discovery MR450 1.5T . scanner designed to support high resolution, high signal-to-noise ratio, and short scan times. The GE Signa¿ MR 750 System is indicated for use as a diagnostic imaging device to produce axial, sagittal, coronal, and oblique images, spectroscopic images, parametric maps, and/or spectra, dynamic images of the structures and organs of the entire body, including but not limited to, head, neck, TMJ, spine, breast, heart, abdomen, pelvis, joints, prostate, blood vessels, and musculoskeletal regions of the body. The images produced by the GE Signa¿ MR 750 System reflect the spatial distribution or molecular environment of nuclei exhibiting magnetic resonance. These images when interpreted by a trained physician yield information that may assist in diagnosis. The indications for use for the 3.0T GE Signa¿ MR750 System are similar to those for the Signa¿ HDx Magnetic Resonance System and the Siemens MAGNETOM Verio MR System. K113490: The Optima" MR450w is a whole body magnetic resonance scanner designed to support high resolution, high signal-to-noise ratio, and short scan times. It is indicated for use as a diagnostic imaging device to produce axial, sagittal, coronal, and oblique images, spectroscopic images, parametric maps, and/or spectra, dynamic images of the structures and/or functions of the entire body, including but not limited to, head, neck, TMJ, spine, breast, heart, abdomen, pelvis, joints, prostate, blood vessels, and musculoskeletal regions of the body. Depending on the region of interest being images, contrast agents may be used. The images produced by the Optima" MR 450w reflect the spatial distribution or molecular environment of nuclei exhibiting magnetic resonance. These images and/or spectra when interpreted by a trained physician yield information that may assist in diagnosis. K083147: The Discovery MR 450 is a whole body magnetic resonance scanner designed to support high resolution, high signal-to-noise ratio, and short scan times. It is indicated for use as a diagnostic imaging device to produce axial, sagittal, coronal, and oblique images spectroscopic images parametric maps, and/or spectra, dynamic images of the structures and/or functions of the entire body, including, but not limited to, head, neck, TMJ, spine, breast, heart, abdomen, pelvis, joints, prostate, blood vessels, and musculoskeletal regions of the body. Depending on the region of interest being imaged, contrast agents may be used. The images produced by the Discovery MR450 reflect the spatial distribution or molecular environment of nuclei exhibiting magnetic resonance. These images and/or spectra when interpreted by a trained physician yield information that may assist in diagnosis.
Reason
GE Healthcare has recently become aware of a potential safety issue due to exposed yellow foam on the end bells of Discovery MR450, Discovery MR750, and Optima MR450w products. The yellow foam strip used between the end bell covers and patient bore of certain GE MR Products may extend past the surface of the covers. The foam itself is not hazardous. However, any fluid or body substance absorbed
Identifiers
| code_info | Mfg Lot or Serial # 00000029854MR5 00000288907MR9 00000289309MR7 00000289310MR5 00000289961MR5 00000290050MR4 00…Mfg Lot or Serial # 00000029854MR5 00000288907MR9 00000289309MR7 00000289310MR5 00000289961MR5 00000290050MR4 00000290137MR9 00000290202MR1 00000290457MR1 00000290502MR4 00000290659MR2 00000290773MR1 00000290957MR0 00000291185MR7 00000291325MR9 00000291363MR0 00000291397MR8 00000291464MR6 00000291489MR3 00000292367MR0 00000292471MR0 00000292528MR7 00000292634MR3 00000292843MR0 00000293065MR9 00000293874MR4 00000294098MR9 00000294398MR3 00000294472MR6 00000294556MR6 00000294576MR4 00000294718MR2 00000295111MR9 00000295134MR1 00000295215MR8 00000296070MR6 00000296097MR9 00000296171MR2 00000296226MR0 00000296228MR0 00000296300MR7 00000296369MR2 00000296429MR4 00000296462MR5 00000296469MR0 00000296626MR5 00000296829MR5 00000296840MR2 00000296841MR0 00000296860MR0 00000297134MR9 00000297147MR1 00000297355MR0 00000297387MR3 00000297493MR9 00000297833MR6 00000297880MR7 00000297891MR4 00000298050MR6 00000298114MR0 00000298247MR8 000 |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2291-2013%22
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