GE Vingmed Vivid S70 ultrasound devices with software versions V203 or V204 may delay emergency ultrasound use. Affected units can cause critical delays in time-sensitive medical situations.
GE HealthCare has become aware that certain Vivid ultrasound systems cannot boot up in a timely fashion. If this occurs, it can delay availability of the device in time-critical emergency situations.
GE Vingmed is recalling Vivid S70 ultrasound devices with software versions V203 or V204 because they sometimes fail to boot quickly. This could delay emergency ultrasound use when time is critical.
The ultrasound device may fail to boot quickly in certain situations. This delay could prevent timely emergency ultrasound use, which is critical when medical conditions require immediate diagnosis.
Healthcare providers using Vivid S70 ultrasound devices with software versions V203 or V204 are most at risk. Emergency medical staff who rely on these devices for time-sensitive diagnoses could face delays.
Check if your Vivid S70 ultrasound device has software versions V203 or V204. These versions were sold with the device starting in 2020.
Look for software versions V203 or V204 on your Vivid S70 device.
GE HealthCare has become aware that certain Vivid S70 ultrasound systems cannot boot up quickly, which may delay emergency ultrasound use in time-critical situations.
Your Vivid S70 device is affected if it has software versions V203 or V204, which were sold starting in 2020.
Check your software version. If it's V203 or V204, contact GE Vingmed for guidance on next steps.
We’ve drafted a message you can send GE Vingmed to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2125-2023 — GE Vingmed GE Vingmed Hello, I own a GE Vingmed that is covered by recall Z-2125-2023 from GE Vingmed. 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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