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 Recalled by GE Healthcare, LLC Due to Potential safety issue with gradient coil electromechanical connections...

Date: April 2, 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 MR 450w GEM, Discovery MR750w, and Discovery MR750w GEM products. Magnetic Resonance Diagnostic Device.

Quantity: 1,546 (704 US, 842 OUS).

Why Was This Recalled?

Potential safety issue with gradient coil electromechanical connections associated with GE MR Products. Gradient coil electromechanical connections may loosen causing an increase in resistance. The increased resistance can lead to increasing heat during scanning which, in turn, can cause material in the Rear Endbell enclosure to overheat, generate smoke in the scan room, and cause some localize

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 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