Optima XR240amx recall (GE Medical Systems, LLC)
Medical deviceClass IIOngoing
Summary: GE Medical Systems, LLC is recalling Optima XR240amx, Mobile Digital 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 XR240amx, Mobile Digital 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: 00840682122351 and 00840682123686; System IDs: 252847PP249, 281MSL2402, 291OPTI1, 312CCHSUPER7, 318487OPTIMA1, 360744OPT2402, 501686OPTI1, 504826XR241, 519941XR240A, 540776ODP3, 541472M4, 602344240C, 706291BEE9, 713799XR240, 770836BEE2, 813872OPT11, 813872OPT9, 843724OPT1, 843847OPT240, 870239OPT2, 905522AMX240, 973625DIG4, DF2402001002WK, SA1013MM13
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-2728-2026 |
| 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 | 24 units |
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