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MDA/2006/023 - X-Ray system: GE Healthcare, Precision 500D undercouch radiography/fluoroscopy system

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Type: Medical Device Alert
Series No: MDA/2006/023
Audience: Healthcare professionals
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Format: Electronic and paper
Size: A4
Pages: 3
Price: free
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Copyright: Crown
   

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Issued: 03 April 2006 at 11:00
Ref: MDA/2006/023

 

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Immediate action
 
Action
 
Update
 
Information request


Device:
X-ray system: GE Healthcare , Precision 500D undercouch radiography/fluoroscopy system.

  
Problem:
The tabletop intermittently fails to retract when being tilted in a downwards direction. This may result in a collision of the tabletop with the floor and subsequent patient injury.		  >Page 2
Action by:
Radiology Service Managers, Directors of Radiology, Superintendent Radiographers, In-house X-ray maintenance staff.		  
Action:
Users of this system should contact GE healthcare to obtain an upgrade and to determine the necessary precautions to be taken in the meantime.		  

Distributed to:

NHS trusts in England - Chief Executives*
Healthcare Commission (CHAI) - Headquarters

* via CE Bulletin

  >Page 2

Contacts:
Details of manufacturer/supplier and MHRA contacts for technical and clinical aspects.
Change of address or removal from address list for Healthcare Commission

  >Page 2-3

 

Action deadlines for the Safety Alert Broadcast System (SABS)
Deadline (action underway): 10 April 2006
Deadline (action complete): 18 April 2006


 

 

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