Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 20650 |
| Brand Name: | MRI system, full-body, superconducting magnet |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | SIGNA Creator and SIGNA Explorer |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | GE Healthcare Limited Level 7, Vero Centre 48 Shortland St Auckland 1010 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 659 465 |
| Manufacturer: | GE Healthcare Tianjin Company Ltd |
| Issue: | The manufacturer has become aware of an issue with incorrect RF Power Monitor Function with the Signa Creator and Signa Explorer. If the RF amplifier output power exceeds the predicted SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) amount, the RF power monitor will stop the scan. This would prevent the power monitor from detecting any subsequent failure of RF transmit function. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Software to be upgraded |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 19/9/2016 |
