MARCH 2015 • Vol. 4, Issue 1


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FDA CLASS 1 DEVICE RECALLS

Please be aware that GE and Alltech superconductive systems are cited in FDA Class 1 device recalls issued Feb 18 2015, regarding Quench button (MRU or magnet rundown units) following information that the MRU had been disconnected at some sites in India.

A matching recall has been issued regarding particular Alltech MR systems.

The systems covered by the recall are installed globally. Contact your local supplier for individual details on how to respond.

Links to the FDA notices

GE: http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfRES/res.cfm?id=132519

Alltech Echostar: http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfRES/res.cfm?id=132519

 

 

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