Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

GE Medical Systems, LLC Optima XR240amx, Mobile Digital Radiographic System recall: GE HealthCare has become aware that in certain Optima XR200/220/240amx

Recall published 3 months ago

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.

The hazard: Device safety concern

A device recall was filed for this product. For anything implanted or relied on daily, the clinician comes before the paperwork.

What the notice says: 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.

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-2728-2026
Published
July 22, 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
24 units
Distribution
Nationwide
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
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
UPC codes
00840682122351, 00840682123686

Products covered by this recall

Optima XR240amx, Mobile Digital Radiographic System

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.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 00840682122351
  • 00840682123686

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 — A device recall was filed for this product. For anything implanted or relied on daily, the clinician comes before the paperwork.

  1. Match the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers on your device against the identifiers on this page.
  2. Ask the supplier or clinic that provided it what the remedy is in your case.
  3. If you are a facility, quarantine affected stock and log the correction.
  4. Report device problems to the FDA through MedWatch.

Claiming on a recalled device

Device recalls are tracked by serial and lot number, so your claim moves faster if you lead with those.

  • Have the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers ready before you call — they are on the device label or its box.
  • Ask explicitly whether your unit is in the affected range; many recalls cover only part of a model line.
  • If you need the device daily, ask what interim arrangement they offer while the remedy is carried out.
  • Log the date, the name and the reference number of every call. Device recalls can run for months.

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.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was GE Medical Systems, LLC medical devices recalled?

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. GE HealthCare has become aware that in certain Optima XR200/220/240amx systems that have had a column replacement completed, functional testing…

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 00840682122351, 00840682123686. 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?

Have the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers ready before you call — they are on the device label or its box.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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