FDA-Device2013-07-31Class I
GE Healthcare Infinia Hawkeye 4 Option For Dual-Head Variable Angle Gamma Camera, Hawkeye Option for Dual-Head Variable Angle Gamma Camera (this includes GE Quasar Nuclear Medicine Systems). Nuclear Medicine Systems Infinia devices Product Usage: The intended use of the Quasar system is to perform general Nuclear Medicine imaging procedures for detection of radioisotope tracer uptake in the patient body, using a variety of scanning modes supported by various acquisition types and optional
GE Healthcare, LLC
Hazard
GE became aware of an incident at a VA Medical Center facility in the US in which a patient died due to injuries sustained while being scanned on an Infinia Hawkeye 4 Nuclear Medicine System.
Sold states
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide including Guam, Puerto Rico and the countries of : Afghanistan, Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Korea (Republic of), Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malaysia, Malta, Martinique, Mexico, Morocco, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela, Vietnam.
Affected count
2474
Manufactured in
3000 N Grandview Blvd, N/A, Waukesha, WI, United States
Products
GE Healthcare Infinia Hawkeye 4 Option For Dual-Head Variable Angle Gamma Camera, Hawkeye Option for Dual-Head Variable Angle Gamma Camera (this includes GE Quasar Nuclear Medicine Systems). Nuclear Medicine Systems Infinia devices Product Usage: The intended use of the Quasar system is to perform general Nuclear Medicine imaging procedures for detection of radioisotope tracer uptake in the patient body, using a variety of scanning modes supported by various acquisition types and optional imaging features designed to enhance image quality in Oncology, Cardiology, Neurology and other clinical diagnostic imaging applications.
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1787-2013Don't want to check this manually?
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