Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

GE Healthcare Discovery MR450 Recalled by GE Healthcare, LLC Due to GE Healthcare has recently become aware of a...

Date: April 23, 2014
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

GE Healthcare Discovery MR450, Discovery MR750, Optima MR450w, Optima MR450w equipped with the GEM option, Discovery MR750w, and Discovery MR750w equipped with the GEM option products. Affected devices are whole body magnetic resonance scanners indicated for use as a diagnostic imaging devices.

Quantity: 1,548 units (704 US, 844 OUS).

Why Was This Recalled?

GE Healthcare has recently become aware of a potential safety issue with certain GE MRI Products. Patient egress from the system can be delayed or impeded if the cradle release handle and/or cradle release block mechanism malfunctions or becomes misaligned. This could make the safe removal of the patient from the system difficult.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 4 states: ND, RI, WY, DC

Affected (4 states)Not affected

About GE Healthcare, LLC

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