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Recall Z-1789-2013 — Elscint APEX Helix, dual-head, multi-purpose, Slip-Ring, digital gamma camera 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 support

U.S. FDA — Device Enforcement · United States · 2013-06-13 · Class I

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Agency
U.S. FDA — Device Enforcement
Recall identifier
Z-1789-2013
Date of alert
2013-06-13
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk level
Class I
Risk type
recall
Brand
GE Healthcare, LLC
Product category
device
Product type
Devices
Barcode (EAN/GTIN)
0828960002
Reported risk: 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.
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