510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class II · 2021Signa Hfo/I Magnetic Resonance System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Ge Medical Systems, Inc. · LNH System, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Cleared on Nov 9, 1999 after an 85-day review. The FDA summary names its predicate without a number. 5 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled 2 times.
- Decided
- Nov 9, 1999
- Review
- 85 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- LNH
- Recalls
- 2
- Predicates
- 0
5 later devices descend from it, 3 citing it directly.
- This deviceK992746 Signa Hfo/I Magnetic Resonance SystemGe Medical Systems, Inc. · 1999
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK012875 Signa Openspeed Magnetic Resonance SystemGE Medical Systems · 2001 · Recalled
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK012970 GE Signa Asset Imaging OptionGE Medical Systems · 2001
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK162403 HyperBandGe Medical Systems, LLC · 2016
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK032795 GE 0.7T Signa Openspeed with Excite MR SystemGe Medical Systems, LLC · 2003 · Recalled
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK022390 Hitachi AltaireHitachi Medical Systems America, Inc. · 2002 · Recalled
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 5 · See all- K012875Signa Openspeed Magnetic Resonance SystemGE Medical Systems · 2001 · cites it directly1descendant
- K012970GE Signa Asset Imaging OptionGE Medical Systems · 2001 · cites it directly1descendant
- K162403HyperBandGe Medical Systems, LLC · 2016 · 2 generations on0descendants
- K032795GE 0.7T Signa Openspeed with Excite MR SystemGe Medical Systems, LLC · 2003 · 2 generations on0descendants
- K022390Hitachi AltaireHitachi Medical Systems America, Inc. · 2002 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K992746 | Signa Hfo/I Magnetic Resonance System | Ge Medical Systems, Inc. | 1999 | — |
| +1 | K012875 | Signa Openspeed Magnetic Resonance System | GE Medical Systems | 2001 | 1 |
| +1 | K012970 | GE Signa Asset Imaging Option | GE Medical Systems | 2001 | — |
| +2 | K162403 | HyperBand | Ge Medical Systems, LLC | 2016 | — |
| +2 | K032795 | GE 0.7T Signa Openspeed with Excite MR System | Ge Medical Systems, LLC | 2003 | 5 |
| +1 | K022390 | Hitachi Altaire | Hitachi Medical Systems America, Inc. | 2002 | 5 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
Planning a device in LNH? A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
Top candidate predicates for a new LNH device
- #1 K213693 MAGNETOM Vida with syngo MR XA50Ascore 23.0 · 18 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (2)
Devices the submitter claimed this one is substantially equivalent to (*), and reference devices cited for a specific test or feature (†), as written in the FDA summary.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | — | Signa Horizon CX Magnetic Resonance System Named without a submission number | |
| * | — | Signa Profile Magnetic Resonance System Named without a submission number |
What descends from it? (5)
3 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2021 | Class II | Z-0606-2022 | Process control | The magnetic resonance systems could potentially have a cryogen ventilation system that does not meet the venting requirements. |
| Nov 15, 2018 | Class II | Z-0693-2019 | Software design | Possible incorrect software version loaded. |
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- Of its descendants, K012875 (GE Medical Systems, 2001) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant of its own.
How does its category compare?
All LNH devicesLNH System, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · LNH
26in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · LNH
122in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · LNH
8in 2025
Class I (8 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · LNH
1,263in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code LNH, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 12 | 35 | 25 | 114 |
| 2008 | 19 | 53 | 12 | 167 |
| 2009 | 17 | 70 | 7 | 194 |
| 2010 | 12 | 94 | 17 | 165 |
| 2011 | 16 | 81 | 11 | 182 |
| 2012 | 22 | 89 | 5 | 170 |
| 2013 | 19 | 108 | 2 | 107 |
| 2014 | 17 | 108 | 13 | 119 |
| 2015 | 19 | 140 | 12 (2) | 113 |
| 2016 | 20 | 108 | 1 | 135 |
| 2017 | 18 | 98 | 0 | 121 |
| 2018 | 29 | 128 | 71 | 158 |
| 2019 | 26 | 62 | 5 | 158 |
| 2020 | 32 | 121 | 4 | 98 |
| 2021 | 27 | 87 | 41 | 84 |
| 2022 | 30 | 74 | 13 | 138 |
| 2023 | 30 | 124 | 10 (1) | 159 |
| 2024 | 26 | 104 | 4 | 281 |
| 2025 | 26 | 122 | 8 (5) | 1,263 |
| 2026 | 24 | 126 | 43 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Signa HFQ/i system is an open, whole body scanner designed to support improved higher resolution imaging and shorter scan times. The HFO/i system is indicated for use as a diagnostic imaging device to produce transverse, sagittal, coronal and oblique images of the internal structures and organs of the entire body, including, but not limited to, the musculocskeletal, vascular, cardiac, and neuro systems. The images produced by the HFO/i system reflect…
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The Signa HFQ/i system is an open, whole body scanner designed to support improved higher resolution imaging and shorter scan times. The HFO/i system is indicated for use as a diagnostic imaging device to produce transverse, sagittal, coronal and oblique images of the internal structures and organs of the entire body, including, but not limited to, the musculocskeletal, vascular, cardiac, and neuro systems. The images produced by the HFO/i system reflect the spatial distribution of protons (hydrogen nuclei) exhibiting magnetic resonance. The NMR properties that determine the image appearance are proton density, spin-lattice relaxation time (T1), spin-spin relaxation time (T2) and flow. When interpreted by a trained physician, these images provide information that can be useful in determining a diagnosis.
Due to the ‘open’ design of the system, the HFO/i may also be used for imaging during interventional procedures when performed with MR compatible devices such as, in-room display and MR safe biopsy needles.
Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.
https://510kreport.com/device/K992746 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K992746: Signa Hfo/I Magnetic Resonance System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K992746
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026