GE Healthcare recalls specific Centricity PACS-IW models due to potential security vulnerability allowing unauthorized access to patient data. Affected units include models 2042988-001 and 2049587-009 through 2049587-015.
There is a potential security vulnerability in Centricity Universal Viewer (UV), Centricity PACS-IW (PACS-IW), Centricity Radiology RA600 (RA600), & Centricity Cardiology CA1000 (CA1000) where the service login credentials are able to be identified which could allow a malicious actor with these credentials to access the system and potentially manipulate patient data.
GE Healthcare is recalling specific Centricity PACS-IW models because of a security vulnerability that could allow attackers to access patient data using stolen login credentials. This affects healthcare facilities using these medical imaging systems.
The security vulnerability allows malicious actors to identify service login credentials. If these credentials are obtained, attackers could access patient data and potentially manipulate medical records without authorization.
Healthcare facilities that own or use the recalled Centricity PACS-IW models. Medical staff and patients at these facilities are at risk if the security vulnerability is exploited.
Check if your Centricity PACS-IW system has model numbers 2042988-001, 2049587-009, 2049587-011, 2049587-012, or 2049587-015. These models were sold between 2019 and 2021.
Identify your Centricity PACS-IW model number by checking the product label or system documentation.
Reach out to GE Healthcare directly to confirm if your system is affected and get guidance on next steps.
The recall affects Centricity PACS-IW models with catalog numbers 2042988-001, 2049587-009, 2049587-011, 2049587-012, and 2049587-015.
Attackers could identify service login credentials and access patient data, potentially manipulating medical records without authorization.
The recall does not specify an immediate action requirement, but you should contact GE Healthcare to confirm if your system is affected.
We’ve drafted a message you can send GE Healthcare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1484-2025 — GE Healthcare GE Healthcare Hello, I own a GE Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-1484-2025 from GE Healthcare. 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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