FDAMarch 1, 2016device

SIGNA Pioneer MR Systems Product Usage: The SIGNA Pioneer 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 image...

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

The hazard

Ferrous material in the SIGNA Pioneer Table Control Box (TCB) could cause unexpected attraction to the MR system's high strength magnetic field during servicing activities. This could create a potential risk of serious injury to service personnel who attempt to inappropriately remove the TCB from the magnetic field. There have been no events reported as a result of this issue. Clinical scanni

What to do

FDA enforcement status: Terminated

Brands named

ge medical systems

UPCs

083132425984

Recall history

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