# Major Recall Alert: SIGNA™ Artist, SIGNA™ Artist Evo, SIGNA™ Voyager MR Systems Facing Caster Lock Maintenance Issues
GE Healthcare has issued a critical recall affecting the SIGNA™ Artist, SIGNA™ Artist Evo, and SIGNA™ Voyager magnetic resonance (MR) imaging systems in Canada. This recall, announced with a start date of **June 30, 2025**, highlights that planned maintenance steps to check the functionality of the caster locks on the MR patient table may not have been performed on these systems.
Healthcare facilities relying on these MR systems must act swiftly to address the potential safety risks associated with this issue. Here’s everything you need to know about this recall to ensure patient and worker safety.
## Why This Recall is Important
This recall is significant because **caster locks on the MR patient table play a crucial role in ensuring stability and safety during imaging procedures**. If the caster locks are not properly checked and maintained, the MR table may become unstable, posing a safety risk to both patients and healthcare workers.
Magnetic resonance imaging is a precise and sensitive diagnostic tool. Any issues with the equipment, such as improperly functioning caster locks, can disrupt procedures and potentially compromise patient care outcomes. GE Healthcare’s proactive alert aims to ensure safety and performance standards are upheld.
## Details of the Recall
**Here are the key details of the recall:**
- **Product Names**: SIGNA™ Artist, SIGNA™ Artist Evo, SIGNA™ Voyager
- **Brand**: SIGNA™
- **Reason for Recall**: GE Healthcare identified that planned maintenance steps to inspect the caster locks on the MR patient table may not have been performed.
- **Date Announced**: June 30, 2025
- **Products Affected**: Certain MR systems in Canada using the above-listed models.
You can find the official recall notice on the Government of Canada’s Recall and Safety Alerts website here: [GE Healthcare SIGNA MR Systems Recall Notice](https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/signatm-mr-systems).
## What You Should Do
If your facility uses the SIGNA™ Artist, SIGNA™ Artist Evo, or SIGNA™ Voyager MR systems, take the following steps immediately:
- **Review the Recall Details**: Visit the official recall page linked above to confirm whether your MR system is affected.
- **Contact GE Healthcare**: Reach out to your GE Healthcare representative for support or to schedule an inspection of the caster locks on your MR patient table.
- **Suspend Use If Necessary**: If functionality of the caster locks cannot be immediately verified, consider halting use of the system until the issue is addressed.
- **Follow Maintenance Recommendations**: Ensure all planned maintenance steps for the MR systems are performed per GE Healthcare’s guidelines.
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For complete details about the SIGNA™ MR systems recall, visit the official recall notice here: [GE Healthcare SIGNA MR Systems Recall Notice](https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/signatm-mr-systems).
By staying proactive and ensuring timely maintenance, you can uphold the highest standards of patient care and workplace safety. Don't wait—act now to address this recall and secure your medical equipment!