Discovery MR750w 3.0T Scanner (GE Medical) – acoustic noise risk (2024)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Discovery MR750w 3.0T, whole body magnetic resonance scanner
Brand
GE Medical Systems, LLC
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
System ID 760724DVMR1, UDI/DI To be provided, System ID 214820TS750WMR, UDI/DI To be provided, System ID 281333MR2, UDI/DI To be provided, System ID 82427240081, UDI/DI (01)00840682103817(11)181200(21)PG75W1800047SC, System ID 82427120136, UDI/DI Not Applicable, System ID 82427200092, UDI/DI To be provided, System ID 82427250061, UDI/DI To be provided, System ID EM0232, UDI/DI Not Applicable
Products Sold
System ID 760724DVMR1, UDI/DI To be provided; System ID 214820TS750WMR, UDI/DI To be provided; System ID 281333MR2, UDI/DI To be provided; System ID 82427240081, UDI/DI (01)00840682103817(11)181200(21)PG75W1800047SC; System ID 82427120136, UDI/DI Not Applicable; System ID 82427200092, UDI/DI To be provided; System ID 82427250061, UDI/DI To be provided; System ID EM0232, UDI/DI Not Applicable
GE Medical Systems, LLC is recalling Discovery MR750w 3.0T, whole body magnetic resonance scanner due to Gradient coils for certain MR systems (see affected product list in this letter), under specific conditions, can produce elevated acoustic noise durin. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Gradient coils for certain MR systems (see affected product list in this letter), under specific conditions, can produce elevated acoustic noise during scanning.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
GE Healthcare issued an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION" notice to its consignees on 10/28/20224 delivered through a traceable means. The notice explained the issue, safety issue, and requested the following actions be taken for the continued safe usage of the affected devices: "Ensure hearing protection with a Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of at least 33dB is used during exams on these systems. 200 pairs are provided with this letter. Please post this letter in your facility on or near the MR operator console. Please ensure all potential users in your facility are made aware of this safety notification and the recommended actions. Please retain this document for your records." Please complete and return the attached acknowledgement form to recall.60998@gehealthcare.com. For questions or concerns, please contact 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 noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026