Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

GE Medical Systems, LLC Imactis CT-Navigation System recall: There is a potential issue that can lead to discordance between the simulated

Recall published 7 months ago

There is a potential issue that can lead to discordance between the simulated needle trajectory/tip position and the actual needle trajectory/tip position.

The hazard: Device safety concern

This is a device enforcement record. Check whether the remedy is a correction, a software update or a removal before changing anything.

What the notice says: There is a potential issue that can lead to discordance between the simulated needle trajectory/tip position and the actual needle trajectory/tip position.

Why it matters: The FDA recorded an enforcement action against this device. Most device recalls are corrections rather than removals, so the device often stays in use while the manufacturer issues a fix.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1590-2026
Published
April 1, 2026
Risk level
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
GE Medical Systems, LLC
Product type
Medical devices
Units affected
125 units
Distribution
Nationwide
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
HIBC: +B681J02000; E85101LA: IMB-22-013 IMB-24-013 IMB-23-006 IMB-24-001 IMB-24-016 IMB-24-018 IMB-24-007 IMB-21-001 IMB-23-004 IMB-24-015 IMB-22-014 IMB-22-011 IMB-21-008 IMB-22-010 IMB-23-003 IMB-22-002 IMB-16-005 IMB-16-002 IMB-17-007 IMB-21-003 IMB-16-003 IMB-18-006 IMB-16-006 IMB-19-014 IMB-23-007 IMB-19-011 IMB-24-011 IMB-15-001 IMB-24-009 IMB-20-005 IMB-19-009 IMB-15-003 IMB-18-007 IMB-17-011 IMB-18-003 IMB-19-003 IMB-17-006 IMB-20-004 IMB-21-005 IMB-21-006 IMB-20-012 IMB-22-004 IMB-17-008 IMB-20-022 IMB-19-019 IMB-18-004 IMB-17-012 IMB-19-008 IMB-15-004 IMB-16-004 IMB-17-005 IMB-18-002 IMB-18-005 IMB-18-010 IMB-19-005 IMB-15-002 IMB-17-009 IMB-17-010 IMB-24-012 IMB-17-002 IMB-20-016 IMB-22-007 IMB-24-002 IMB-20-010 IMB-22-005 IMB-22-017 IMB-24-021 IMB-19-002 IMB-24-017 IMB-20-021 IMB-19-007 IMB-24-014 IMB-24-004 IMB-24-020 IMB-19-013 IMB-20-009 IMB-24-006 IMB-20-008 IMB-24-023 IMB-24-022 IMB-18-009 IMB-19-001 IMB-19-004 IMB-19-006 IMB-19-010 IMB-19-016 IMB-22-001 IMB-22-012 IMB-22-016 IMB-22-018 IMB-17-003 IMB-24-005 IMB-16-007 IMB-22-015 IMB-24-003 IMB-20-002 IMB-20-003 IMB-20-017 IMB-20-018 IMB-20-019 IMB-21-002 IMB-21-004 IMB-22-003 IMB-22-008 IMB-22-009 IMB-20-011 IMB-20-020; E85101LP: IMB-25-005 IMB-21-007 IMB-25-007 IMB-25-008 IMB-20-001 IMB-20-013 IMB-25-012 IMB-25-009 IMB-25-006 IMB-21-009 IMB-25-013 IMB-25-010 IMB-19-012 IMB-25-001 IMB-25-004 IMB-24-024 IMB-25-023 IMB-25-003

Products covered by this recall

Imactis CT-Navigation System, stereotaxic accessory for Computer Tomography (CT), systems, Model Numbers E85101LA and E85101LP

Check your product

The notice names 2 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • E85101LA
  • E85101LP — HIBC

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Device enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Device

GE Medical Systems, LLC — This is a device enforcement record. Check whether the remedy is a correction, a software update or a removal before changing anything.

  1. Match the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers on your device against the identifiers on this page.
  2. If you are a facility, quarantine affected stock and log the correction.
  3. Report device problems to the FDA through MedWatch.
  4. If the device is implanted or you depend on it daily, speak to your clinician before changing how you use it.

Replacements, repairs and reimbursement

Device remedies run through the supply chain, so the route depends on who sold you the unit.

  • Contact the distributor or clinic named on your paperwork and quote the recall number on this page. They will tell you whether the remedy is a repair, a replacement or an instruction update.
  • If the device was billed to insurance or Medicare, the replacement is usually billed the same way; you should not face a second deductible for a recall.
  • Keep every piece of correspondence. If a recalled device caused harm, that paper trail is what a claim rests on.
  • Consumer-purchased devices such as monitors and test kits are normally replaced free, with return shipping paid.

Company contact: GE Medical Systems, LLC — 3000 N Grandview Blvd, Waukesha, WI, 53188-1615

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

Open the FDA — Device enforcement record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was GE Medical Systems, LLC medical devices recalled?

There is a potential issue that can lead to discordance between the simulated needle trajectory/tip position and the actual needle trajectory/tip position. There is a potential issue that can lead to discordance between the simulated needle trajectory/tip position and the actual needle trajectory/tip position.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: model number E85101LA, E85101LP — HIBC. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Match the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers on your device against the identifiers on this page.

Can I get my money back?

Contact the distributor or clinic named on your paperwork and quote the recall number on this page. They will tell you whether the remedy is a repair, a replacement or an instruction update.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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