CLASS II Device recall · Reported 18 Jan 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report
The OEC 9900 Elite mobile fluoroscopy system is designed recalled
GE OEC Medical Systems is recalling The OEC 9900 Elite mobile fluoroscopy system is designed to provide fluoroscopic and, distributed in 50 states. The recall was initiated on 19 Dec 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-0975-2017
- FDA event ID
- 76033
- Recalling firm
- GE OEC Medical Systems, Salt Lake City, UT
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 19 Dec 2016
- FDA classified
- 9 Jan 2017
- Reported
- 18 Jan 2017
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Device Malfunction
- Device type
- Heart & Vascular Devices
Timeline
| 19 Dec 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 9 Jan 2017 | Classified by FDA | +21 days |
| 18 Jan 2017 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
GE Healthcare Surgery announces a voluntary field action for the OEC MiniView 6800, OEC 9900 Elite, and OEC 9800 because the workstation power cable assembly can result in intermittent power cord failures.
Device recalls are issued when a component, software or design fault could cause the device to fail or give wrong readings. Many are corrections applied in the field rather than physical returns.
Product as listed by the FDA
The OEC 9900 Elite mobile fluoroscopy system is designed to provide fluoroscopic and spot-film images of the patient during diagnostic surgical and interventional procedure. Examples of clinical application may include cholangiography, endoscopy, urologic, orthopedic, neurologic, vascular, cardiac, critical care and emergency room procedure. The system may be used for other imaging applications at the physician's discretionOEC 9900 Elite. MDL Numbers: D148942, D155043
Where it was distributed
Worldwide Distribution - US including U.S. States: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PUERTO RICO, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY and Internationally to Canada, Mexico, and Costa Rica
AlaskaAlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDistrict of ColumbiaDelawareFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusetts
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
GE Healthcare Surgery announces a voluntary field action for the OEC MiniView 6800, OEC 9900 Elite, and OEC 9800 because the workstation power cable assembly can result in intermittent power cord failures.
Which lots are affected?
Manufactured between 1/1/16 to 11/1/16
Where was it sold?
Worldwide Distribution - US including U.S. States: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PUERTO RICO, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY and Internationally to Canada, Mexico, and Costa Rica
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
2 other products · FDA event 76033This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is OEC 9800. MDL Numbers: D222250 recalled by GE OEC Medical Systems.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | OEC 9800. MDL Numbers: D222250 recalled by GE OEC Medical Systems | GE OEC Medical Systems | Device Malfunction | 50 states | |
| CLASS II | OEC MiniView recalled by GE OEC Medical Systems | GE OEC Medical Systems | Device Malfunction | 50 states |
More recalls from GE OEC Medical Systems
All 47| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Device | CLASS II | OEC 9800 REF Image-Intensified Fluoroscopic X-Ray System recalled | GE OEC Medical Systems | Packaging Defects | 44 states |
| Device | CLASS II | OEC 9900 REF Image-Intensified Fluoroscopic X-Ray System recalled | GE OEC Medical Systems | Packaging Defects | 44 states |
| Device | CLASS II | OEC Elite recalled by GE OEC Medical Systems | GE OEC Medical Systems | Packaging Defects | 44 states |
| Device | CLASS II | OEC 3D recalled by GE OEC Medical Systems | GE OEC Medical Systems | Packaging Defects | 44 states |
| Device | CLASS II | OEC Elite Systems with Image Intensifier recalled | GE OEC Medical Systems | Other | Nationwide |
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