Optima XR220amx recall (GE Medical Systems, LLC)
Medical deviceClass IIOngoing
Summary: GE Medical Systems, LLC is recalling Optima XR220amx, Mobile Digital-Ready Radiographic System. Reason: GE HealthCare has become aware that in certain Optima XR200/220/240amx systems that have had a column replacement completed, functional testing of the safety pawl may not have been performed to confirm proper assembly. If a failure of the internal counterpoise cable occurs, the Column Safety mechanism will not work, causing the arm with X-ray tube and collimator to drop downward on the column track. This could result in patient injury during an exam.
What is being recalled
Optima XR220amx, Mobile Digital-Ready Radiographic System
Why
GE HealthCare has become aware that in certain Optima XR200/220/240amx systems that have had a column replacement completed, functional testing of the safety pawl may not have been performed to confirm proper assembly. If a failure of the internal counterpoise cable occurs, the Column Safety mechanism will not work, causing the arm with X-ray tube and collimator to drop downward on the column track. This could result in patient injury during an exam.
How serious is it
Class II is the middle level: using or being exposed to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, and the chance of serious harm is remote.
Where it was sold
Worldwide - US Nationwide and the countries of Brazil, Canada, Korea, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Spain, UK.
How to tell if yours is affected
UDI-DI: 00840682115261; System IDs: 05249MOB02.OLD, 205820DP1, 228818XR220, 229276M1, 240566P1, 301295OPTIMA2, 303788SBOPT1, 314251P5, 352LEEDP1, 386FLGDPXR3, 417347DPORT1, 512SAMCSB, 516632OPTIMA2, 540981ODP7, 563264OPT, 601445DP1, 615338HDP01, 661949DP2, 713441OPCDX1, 717657OPT1, 718206OPT240A, 727848SB1, 732321DP1, 757736DP3, 813302OPT1, 828213DXP1, 828286OPT1, 843847220D, 850070941, 865545DP3, 915821OPT1, 941342OP221, 972566XR220E, 985447TM4, SA1208MM05, SB2201700085WK, XR1034798WK7, XR1037005WK4
What to do
Check the model, lot or serial numbers above against your device. If yours is affected, contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider before you stop using a device you rely on.
Recall facts
| Recall number | Z-2727-2026 |
| Category | Medical device |
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
| Severity | Class II |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall started | June 5, 2026 |
| Reported | July 22, 2026 |
| Company | GE Medical Systems, LLC |
| Company location | Waukesha, WI, United States |
| Initiated by | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
| Quantity | 38 units |
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