GE Medical Systems recalls Venue Go ultrasound systems R2-R5 models with potential battery failure causing smoke or fire. Affected units include specific model numbers and China versions. Stop using immediately to avoid fire risk.
The battery for certain ultrasound systems can potentially develop an internal failure which could result in smoke or fire.
GE Medical Systems is recalling Venue Go ultrasound systems models R2 through R5 due to a potential battery failure that could cause smoke or fire. This hazard affects specific model numbers and China versions of the devices. Users should stop using these devices immediately.
The battery in certain Venue Go ultrasound systems can develop internal failure, which may lead to smoke or fire. This hazard could occur during normal use, potentially causing injury or damage to the device and surrounding environment.
Healthcare providers and medical facilities that own or use Venue Go ultrasound systems R2 through R5 models with the specified model numbers. Patients using these systems for medical imaging are at risk if the device malfunctions.
Check if your device has model numbers H45181VG (R2), H45193VG (R3), H45114VG (R4), or H45135VG (R5) for the standard versions, or specific China model numbers listed in the recall notice. The system ID codes are also listed in the recall.
Immediately stop using the affected Venue Go ultrasound systems to prevent potential fire or smoke from the battery.
Venue Go models R2 (H45181VG), R3 (H45193VG), R4 (H45114VG), R5 (H45135VG), and specific China versions with model numbers like H45113VGSU, H45113VGPO, etc.
Check the model number on your device or look for the system ID codes listed in the recall notice. Affected models include the specific model numbers and China versions mentioned in the recall.
Stop using the device immediately to prevent potential fire or smoke from the battery. Contact GE Medical Systems for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send GE Medical Systems to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1555-2025 — GE Medical Systems GE Medical Systems Hello, I own a GE Medical Systems that is covered by recall Z-1555-2025 from GE Medical Systems. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
