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GE HealthCare Recalls 1,386 Millennium MG/MC Gamma Cameras for Detector Mounting Risk (2025)

GE HealthCare recalled 1,386 Millennium MG/MC dual-head gamma cameras used in cardiac imaging worldwide. The recall notes devices past End of Guaranteed Service may have been transported without adequate detector support, risking mounting failure and possible detector falls. Facilities should stop using the devices and await recall instructions sent by GE Medical Systems Israel, Functional Imaging

Official notice

Source-backed recall notice

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Official source
FDA DEVICE
Recall date
September 12, 2025
Status
ACTIVE
Severity
8/10

Quick Facts at a Glance

Recall Date
September 12, 2025
Hazard Level
HIGH
Brand
GE HealthCare
Category
Health & Personal Care
Sold At
Unknown
At-Risk Groups
GENERAL, CHILDREN, PREGNANT

What to Do Now

Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.

Immediate steps

  1. 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
  2. 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
  3. 3Follow the official remedy from FDA - Medical Devices; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
  4. 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.

Check these identifiers

Brand
GE HealthCare
Product type
Nuclear medicine gamma camera
Model numbers
Millenium MG/MC
Sold at
Unknown

Recall Timeline

Key dates and source checks for this recall record.

  1. Recall announced

    September 12, 2025

  2. Reported by FDA DEVICE

    October 29, 2025

  3. RecallRadar source check

    April 18, 2026

  4. Consumer action

    Use the official remedy and keep documentation.

Hazard Information

GE HealthCare has become aware that certain Nuclear Medicine systems that are past the End of Guaranteed Service could have been transported or relocated without adequate detector support. This could result in excessive stress being applied to the detector mounting mechanisms, compromising their integrity. If this occurs, it can potentially result in a detector fall and lead to life-threatening bodily injury.

What You Should Do

Patients and healthcare providers should stop using this device immediately. Follow the recall instructions provided by the manufacturer. Contact GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS ISRAEL, FUNCTIONAL IMAGING or your healthcare provider for instructions. Notification method: Letter

About This Product

Nuclear medicine gamma cameras are used in hospitals and imaging centers for cardiac imaging and other diagnostic studies.

Why This Is Dangerous

Moving or relocating units without proper detector mounting support can cause mounting stress and detector falls, risking life-threatening injuries.

Industry Context

This recall is not part of a broader industry pattern.

Real-World Impact

Hospitals may experience downtime and must coordinate with GE HealthCare for service options to protect patient safety.

Practical Guidance

How to identify if yours is affected

  1. Confirm model Millenium MG/MC is in use at your facility.
  2. Check if the device is among the 1,386 units recalled.
  3. Review the recall letter from GE HealthCare or GE Medical Israel Functional Imaging.

Where to find product info

Recall notice and FDA enforcement report Z-0297-2026; GE HealthCare customer support for instructions.

What timeline to expect

No refunds are described. Service, replacement, or loaner options will be arranged by GE HealthCare. Timelines vary by facility.

If the manufacturer is unresponsive

  • Document all communications and escalate to hospital risk management.
  • Consider filing a safety report with the appropriate health authority if GE HealthCare is unresponsive.

How to prevent similar issues

  • Require detector mounting checks during any future relocation
  • Ensure ongoing service contracts cover detector mounting components
  • Verify recall status before moving any nuclear medicine equipment

Documentation advice

Keep the recall letter, device serial numbers, photos, and all correspondence with GE HealthCare.

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Product Details

Model: Millenium MG/MC dual-head gamma camera. Units recalled: 1,386. Distribution: Worldwide.

Reported Incidents

No injuries or incidents have been reported.

Key Facts

  • Detector mounting risk can lead to a detector fall
  • Notification by letter

Safety Guide

Not sure what to do next? Our guide walks you through the process step by step.

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Safety Assessment

Risk LevelHIGH
Severity Score
8/ 10
Affected Groups
GENERALCHILDRENPREGNANTPREGNANT
Injury Types
FALLOTHER

Product Details

Model Numbers
Millenium MG/MC
Report Date
October 29, 2025
Recall Status
ACTIVE

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