Ge Healthcare Recall of C-Arms Due to Missing Radiation Shielding Components

"The health tech giant’s OEC 9800 and OEC 9900 Elite C-arm Systems appeared on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Medical Device Recall list. The Class 2 recall pertains to the system's built-in shielding and collimation accessories.

“...Specifically, impacted systems are missing the full layer of lead tape in the collimator covers... The missing lead tape is not detectable by the user,” the notification reads.

The recall falls under the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act due to concerns about the potential for excess radiation exposure."