GE Healthcare, LLC Refurbish RIC5-9-D Probe ROHS compliant Ultrasound Probe RIC5-9-D Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Refurbish RIC5-9-D Probe ROHS compliant Ultrasound Probe RIC5-9-D
Brand
GE Healthcare, LLC
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Model KTZ303987-R - Serial Number (UDI Number): 226914KR0 (01008406821084301118032721226914KR0), 198026KR7 (Not Available), 220616KR7 (01008406821084301117091521220616KR7), 205375KR9 (01008406821085531116071121205375KR9)
Products Sold
Model KTZ303987-R - Serial Number (UDI Number): 226914KR0 (01008406821084301118032721226914KR0), 198026KR7 (Not Available), 220616KR7 (01008406821084301117091521220616KR7), 205375KR9 (01008406821085531116071121205375KR9)
GE Healthcare, LLC is recalling Refurbish RIC5-9-D Probe ROHS compliant Ultrasound Probe RIC5-9-D due to Potential for a transducer mis-alignment in certain transvaginal probes.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Potential for a transducer mis-alignment in certain transvaginal probes.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
GE Healthcare notified customers on about 07/02/2019 via "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION" letter. Customers were informed that they could continue to use the affected probes, but prior to performing a biopsy, customers should make sure they follow the instructions for safe use in the Basic User Manual to ensure proper device alignment, specifically including the biopsy, biopsy safety and biopsy setup sections. GE Healthcare will correct all affected devices at no cost and a GE Healthcare representative will contact customers to arrange for the correction. Customers were also instructed to complete and return the Medical Device Notification Acknowledgement Response form. Questions or concerns regarding the notification can be directed to GE Healthcare Service at 1-800-437-1171 or your local Service Representative.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
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Page updated: Jan 10, 2026