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GE Revolution CT and Revolution Apex family
The Revolution CT is a GE wide detector CT family. Its 160 mm, 256 row detector images whole organs such as the brain, heart or liver in one rotation, and the 2021 clearance added a fastest rotation of 0.23 s. Options include spectral imaging (GSI) with different kV levels from one source in one rotation, for example kidney stone characterisation, and the SmartStep interventional option. Its field record is a useful map of what goes wrong on large CT: collimator blades not homing (dose off), the cradle descending on its own with large patients, coolant leaking onto the floor, table pinch guards missing, UPS wiring at install, and software showing wrong dose or table position in SmartStep.
The model
Maker, model and type.
- Maker
- GE Medical Systems, LLC (GE HealthCare)
- Model
- Revolution CT and Revolution Apex family (256 detector rows, 160 mm coverage)
- Device type
- CT Scanner
- Main document
- Open the public document
Key specifications
What the public record says.
| Item | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| FDA classification and clearances | Computed tomography X-ray system, product code JAK; K133705 (2014), K163213 (2016), K191777 (2019), K213715 (17 December 2021, 0.23 s rotation) | Source |
| Coverage | Systems with 160 mm detector coverage image whole organs in a single rotation; 256 detector rows | Source |
| Scan modes | Axial, Cine, Helical, Cardiac and Gated, for patients of all ages, with or without contrast; head, whole body, cardiac and vascular | Source |
| Rotation | Selectable 0.23 s per rotation added in 2021, alongside slower speeds | Source |
| Spectral option (GSI) | Different kV levels of the same anatomy in one rotation from a single source; effective atomic number display for kidney stone characterisation | Source |
| Family names | Revolution CT, CT ES, CT with Apex edition, Apex, Apex Elite, Apex Plus, Apex Select, CT Power, Apex Pro; model numbers include 5590000 and 5995000-5 | Source |
Recalls
Known FDA recalls.
- Z-2150-20262026-03-26
Security vulnerability in AW Server via Edison Health Link (CT Smart Subscription).
FDA record - Z-1302-20252025-02-18
Glycol coolant can leak onto the floor at the gantry base (105 units).
FDA record - Z-0242-20222021-06-30
SmartStep accumulated dose shown incorrectly if table height changes during the exam.
FDA record - Z-2004-20212021-03-19
Collimator blade may not find home; dose larger or smaller than prescribed (197 units).
FDA record - Z-1129-20212020-12-17
Table pinch protector damaged or missing, exposing screws.
FDA record - Z-1915-20162016-05-09
Cradle can descend on its own with large patients (197 units).
FDA record
Safety
Safety warnings from the record.
- Collimator homing faults can change delivered dose; run dose QC after collimator service. Source
- Certain settings produced smudge or head scan artefacts that could look like pathology (2015 and 2020). Source
- A 2026 notice covered a security vulnerability in AW Server delivered through Edison Health Link with CT Smart Subscription. Source
Sources
Where this note comes from.
- FDA 510(k) K213715 summary, Revolution CT family with 0.23 s rotation
- openFDA device recall records for Revolution CT
- openFDA MAUDE problem counts for Revolution CT
Not covered: The operator and service manuals were not read, so tube rating, generator power, bore size, table load limit and error codes are not included. The design note is a BMEssentia engineering reading, not a GE statement.
BMEssentia knowledge drafted from public information, reviewed by Hasan Khaled Ismail on 2026-10-24. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions for use and service manual.
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