GE Optima XR240amx (GE Medical) – Column Bolt Issue (2024)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
GE Healthcare Optima XR240amx, Mobile Digital Radiographic System, Model Numbers: 1) 5555000-27; 2) 5555000-31; 3) 5555000-33; 4) 5555000-41; 5) 5555000-47; 6) A0700DL; 7) A1700DA; 8) To be provided.
Brand
GE Medical Systems, LLC
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
1) 5555000-27: UDI/DI 840682122351, Serial Numbers: 228867XR240, 252847PP241, 281274OPT1, 281338CL240, 281VHVXR240, 305682DIG1, 305682DIG3, 305KEN240B, 401OPTI2, 405949OPT1, 408559XRDR7, 413447OPT1, 419251OPT, 419690DP1, 504842XR242, 602344240A, 602344MARY240, 713440DP2, 713440DP3, 720854DF1, 732222DP3, 763520XR10, 763520XRA6, 806725OPT, 865305DP1, 941276XRA, 970495OPTI1, 973926OPT1, BOLDWPACPORT02, GLEDWPACPORT02, HMHWT240P5, LIHOPTIMA240B, OCHSNERWB240, SAMC240A, 2) 5555000-31: UDI/DI 840682122351, Serial Numbers: 00158MOB17, DF2401800221WK, U416249MOB240, 3) 5555000-33: UDI/DI 840682122351, Serial Numbers: 082407100689, 228867XR240C, 4) 5555000-41: UDI/DI 840682122351, Serial Numbers: 00130MOB16, 5973XR0225, DEF11034, RS4025RX05, SA1058MM50, 5) 5555000-47: UDI/DI 840682122351, Serial Numbers: 206223OPTIMA1, 206248OPT2, 206341OPT2402, 212838OPTIMA1, 219326AMX2, 256HHPORT5, 256HHPORT6, 260824XR240, 270793OPT, 270793OPT1, 304256OPTIMA240, 307324XR240, 318626OPX240FP, 336716WFP2, 336716WFP3, 404616OPT2, 405657OPT, 406345OPT1, 406653XR240, 406653XRA1, 414266XR243, 423837X240, 425228OPT240, 435713OPX240, 435789XR240, 502897M241, 504842OPTFP1, 504894XR244, 513952OPT1, 530888OPT2, 541789M3, 551996DIG1, 706527OPT2, 712662OPT240, 713440DP4, 718918XR240B, 785623OPT2, 786308XR240, 801465XR240, 805652M2, 816943XR240A, 828369OPT1, 850864FWDH240, 865977DP2, 901595XRA1, 914787XR2401, 916781OPT4, 951788XR240P2, 954723XR240B, 972596OPT3, 973877OPT1, AMX240GEN2SYSTEM17, AMX240GEN2SYSTEM9, HMHXR240P7, KAFB228OPTIMA2, LNMCDP1, LVCCER240B, MBMCPORTD, 6) A0700DL: UDI/DI 840682122351, Serial Numbers: 082407250223, 7) A1700DA: UDI/DI 840682122351, Serial Numbers: 210METM2, 256543OPT, 337261OPT, 360744OPT2402, 425899OPT, 425SNORIDGE, 509946AMX1, 573814DP8, 574231OPT2, 702852OPT, 850864FWDH2401, HMHXR240P1, OMCTOPT1, 8) To be provided: UDI/DI To be provided, Serial Numbers: 256543OPT1, 405657FP1417, 513952OPT2, RU1018RX04.
Products Sold
1) 5555000-27: UDI/DI 840682122351, Serial Numbers: 228867XR240, 252847PP241, 281274OPT1, 281338CL240, 281VHVXR240, 305682DIG1, 305682DIG3, 305KEN240B, 401OPTI2, 405949OPT1, 408559XRDR7, 413447OPT1, 419251OPT, 419690DP1, 504842XR242, 602344240A, 602344MARY240, 713440DP2, 713440DP3, 720854DF1, 732222DP3, 763520XR10, 763520XRA6, 806725OPT, 865305DP1, 941276XRA, 970495OPTI1, 973926OPT1, BOLDWPACPORT02, GLEDWPACPORT02, HMHWT240P5, LIHOPTIMA240B, OCHSNERWB240, SAMC240A; 2) 5555000-31: UDI/DI 840682122351, Serial Numbers: 00158MOB17, DF2401800221WK, U416249MOB240; 3) 5555000-33: UDI/DI 840682122351, Serial Numbers: 082407100689, 228867XR240C; 4) 5555000-41: UDI/DI 840682122351, Serial Numbers: 00130MOB16, 5973XR0225, DEF11034, RS4025RX05, SA1058MM50; 5) 5555000-47: UDI/DI 840682122351, Serial Numbers: 206223OPTIMA1, 206248OPT2, 206341OPT2402, 212838OPTIMA1, 219326AMX2, 256HHPORT5, 256HHPORT6, 260824XR240, 270793OPT, 270793OPT1, 304256OPTIMA240, 307324XR240, 318626OPX240FP, 336716WFP2, 336716WFP3, 404616OPT2, 405657OPT, 406345OPT1, 406653XR240, 406653XRA1, 414266XR243, 423837X240, 425228OPT240, 435713OPX240, 435789XR240, 502897M241, 504842OPTFP1, 504894XR244, 513952OPT1, 530888OPT2, 541789M3, 551996DIG1, 706527OPT2, 712662OPT240, 713440DP4, 718918XR240B, 785623OPT2, 786308XR240, 801465XR240, 805652M2, 816943XR240A, 828369OPT1, 850864FWDH240, 865977DP2, 901595XRA1, 914787XR2401, 916781OPT4, 951788XR240P2, 954723XR240B, 972596OPT3, 973877OPT1, AMX240GEN2SYSTEM17, AMX240GEN2SYSTEM9, HMHXR240P7, KAFB228OPTIMA2, LNMCDP1, LVCCER240B, MBMCPORTD; 6) A0700DL: UDI/DI 840682122351, Serial Numbers: 082407250223; 7) A1700DA: UDI/DI 840682122351, Serial Numbers: 210METM2, 256543OPT, 337261OPT, 360744OPT2402, 425899OPT, 425SNORIDGE, 509946AMX1, 573814DP8, 574231OPT2, 702852OPT, 850864FWDH2401, HMHXR240P1, OMCTOPT1; 8) To be provided: UDI/DI To be provided, Serial Numbers: 256543OPT1, 405657FP1417, 513952OPT2, RU1018RX04.
GE Medical Systems, LLC is recalling GE Healthcare Optima XR240amx, Mobile Digital Radiographic System, Model Numbers: 1) 5555000-27; due to GE HealthCare has become aware that in certain Optima XR200/220/240amx systems that have had a column replacement performed, some bolts used in the Co. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
GE HealthCare has become aware that in certain Optima XR200/220/240amx systems that have had a column replacement performed, some bolts used in the Column Safety mechanism can be missing. If these bolts are missing and a failure of the internal counterpoise cable occurs, the Column Safety mechanism will not work properly causing the arm with X-ray tube and collimator to drop downward on the column track.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
GE Healthcare issued an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION notice to its consignees on 11/25/2024 via letter issued using traceable means. The notice explained the issue, safety issue, and requested the following actions be taken by the user: "1. Perform a check of your device prior to each patient exam to look for the following behaviors. If any are observed, DO NOT use the device and call GE HealthCare Service Immediately. . Column vertical movement requires increased effort. . Column has change in resistance (i.e. movement is not smooth) during vertical movement. . Column makes abnormal noises during vertical movement. 2. Please ensure all potential users in your facility are made aware of this safety notification and the recommended actions. 3. Please retain this document for your records. 4. Please complete and return the attached acknowledgement form to RECALL.10964@gehealthcare.com" For questions or concerns regarding this notification, please contact GE HealthCare Service at 1-800-437-1171 or your local Service Representative. On 02/11/2025, the firm send an updated notice with a corrected GTIN for Optima XR200amx.
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