Optima XR200/220/240amx Column Safety Pawl
GE HealthCare recalls Optima XR200/220/240amx systems over column safety pawl testing issue that could cause arm drop and patient injury.
Contact GE HealthCare to schedule a free inspection and functional test of the column safety pawl on your affected system.
Why it was recalled
GE HealthCare is recalling certain Optima XR200, XR220, and XR240amx mobile digital radiographic systems that had a column replacement. Functional testing of the safety pawl may not have been performed, which could cause the arm with X-ray tube and collimator to drop downward on the column track, resulting in patient injury.
Is mine affected?
Check the model, lot, or serial number on the device or its packaging. Yours is affected if it matches one below.
| Product | UPC | Recall # |
|---|---|---|
| Optima XR200amx, Mobile Digital-Ready Radiographic System | 00840682115278 | Z-2726-2026 |
| Optima XR220amx, Mobile Digital-Ready Radiographic System | 00840682115261, 850070941 | Z-2727-2026 |
| Optima XR240amx, Mobile Digital Radiographic System | 00840682122351, 00840682123686 | Z-2728-2026 |
Where it was sold
Distributed nationwide.
Official source
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Editorial summary by Recall Canary · last updated 2026-07-28 · primary source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration · severity reflects the agency's published classification