GE Healthcare, LLC: LOGIQ P6 Ultrasound System Recalled for Potential Burn Injuries

Agency Publication Date: January 26, 2012

Summary

GE Healthcare is recalling 2,270 GE LOGIQ P6 Ultrasound Systems, including 11 units used in veterinary medicine, because the probe head can overheat. This defect poses a serious safety risk as it can cause burn injuries to both the patients being scanned and the medical operators. The recall affects units distributed in several states, including Virginia, Texas, Kentucky, South Carolina, Massachusetts, and Iowa.

Risk

The probe head of the ultrasound system can experience a malfunction that causes it to reach unsafe temperatures, leading to thermal burns upon contact with skin.

What You Should Do

Identify if your facility uses the GE LOGIQ P6 Ultrasound System (Recall #V-027-2012).
Immediately inspect the probe head for any signs of overheating or physical damage.
Contact GE Healthcare or your healthcare provider to discuss safety protocols and to arrange for any necessary inspections or repairs for the system.
If you or a patient have experienced an injury, contact a medical professional immediately.
For further information or questions regarding this recall, contact GE Healthcare at their headquarters at 3000 N Grandview Blvd, Waukesha, WI, or call the FDA at 1-888-INFO-FDA.

Your Remedy Options

Other Action

Contact healthcare provider or manufacturer

How to: Contact your healthcare provider or the manufacturer for further instructions and potential refund

Affected Products

Product: GE LOGIQ P6 Ultrasound System

Model:

LOGIQ P6

V-027-2012

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 60787

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: GE Healthcare, LLC

Sold By: GE Healthcare; Medical distributors

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 2270 (11 for veterinary use)

Distributed To: Virginia, Texas, Kentucky, South Carolina, Massachusetts, Iowa

Were You Affected by This Recall?

If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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Summary

What You Should Do

Identify if your facility uses the GE LOGIQ P6 Ultrasound System (Recall #V-027-2012).

Immediately inspect the probe head for any signs of overheating or physical damage.

Contact GE Healthcare or your healthcare provider to discuss safety protocols and to arrange for any necessary inspections or repairs for the system.

If you or a patient have experienced an injury, contact a medical professional immediately.

For further information or questions regarding this recall, contact GE Healthcare at their headquarters at 3000 N Grandview Blvd, Waukesha, WI, or call the FDA at 1-888-INFO-FDA.