Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

MSK 1.5T Extreme MR Scanner Recalled by GE Healthcare, LLC Due to The gas venting may not occur properly. A...

Date: May 9, 2016
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

MSK 1.5T Extreme MR Scanner, a diagnostic imaging device

Quantity: 97

Why Was This Recalled?

The gas venting may not occur properly. A site reported a magnet quenching with subsequent venting of the cryogen gas into the magnet room. Cryogen gas that vents into the magnet room could cause critical deprivation of oxygen to users and patients.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 25 states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, ID, IL, IA, ME, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI

Affected (25 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