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Event 62744

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Event summary

Timeline bucket
October 11, 2006
Product types
Device
Classifications
Class II
Statuses
Terminated
Recalling firm wording
GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc

Dossier provenance

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  • openFDA Device Enforcement Report-date coverage June 20, 2012–July 08, 2026 Known gap: openFDA describes 2004-present coverage, but the current export has no report-date records in this interval.
  • openFDA Device Recall event_date_initiated coverage June 01, 1997–June 30, 2026

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OEC InstaTrak 3500, picture archiving and communications system intended as an aid to locate anatomical structures during open percutaneous surgical procedures. It is indicated for use in medical conditions that may benefit from the use of stereotactic surgical technique. The system provides a reference to rigid anatomical structures such as sinus, skull, long bone, or vertebra, which are visible on medical images such as CT, MRI, or X-ray.

Z-2236-2012
Recall number
Z-2236-2012
Initiated
October 11, 2006
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Quantity
99 units

App-derived interpretation

Unknown reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0
GE Healthcare had recalled certain OEC InstaTrak 3500 Carts due to the potential for the cart to tip over when the arm of the imaging device is extended during use.

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Reason for recall

GE Healthcare had recalled certain OEC InstaTrak 3500 Carts due to the potential for the cart to tip over when the arm of the imaging device is extended during use.

Code information

Model number A857680 with various serial numbers (refer to consignee list).

Distribution pattern

Nationwide Distribution.