Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Discovery MR450 The systems are whole body magnetic resonance scanners Recalled by GE Healthcare, LLC Due to Potential safety issue with the patient bore heating...

Date: January 20, 2017
Company: GE Healthcare, LLC
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact GE Healthcare, LLC directly.

Affected Products

Discovery MR450 The systems are whole body magnetic resonance scanners 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 images, spectroscopic images, parametric maps. and/or spectra, dynamic images of the structures and/or functions of the entire body, including, but not limited to, head, neck, TMJ, spine, breast, heart, abdomen, pelvis, joints, prostate. blood vessels, and musculoskeletal regions of the body.

Quantity: 60

Why Was This Recalled?

Potential safety issue with the patient bore heating on the Discovery MR450 narrow bore 1.5T MRI. In the event of a RF component failure, typically happening after extended system use, a small area on the bore surface may become warmer than normal. If this happens in an area where there is patient contact with the bore, and proper padding is not used, it may cause a serious burn.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report