GE Medical Systems recalls Vivid S5 ultrasound systems due to potential battery failure after 2 years without replacement, which could emit smoke or catch fire. Affected models include H45021LC and others listed in the recall notice.
Potential for batteries that have not been replaced at 2 years, as recommended in the Service Manual, they can fail or possibly emit smoke, or catch fire.
GE Medical Systems is recalling Vivid S5 ultrasound systems because batteries not replaced at 2 years may fail, emit smoke, or catch fire. This hazard affects users who have not updated the batteries as recommended in the service manual.
Batteries in the Vivid S5 ultrasound systems that have not been replaced according to the service manual's 2-year recommendation can fail, potentially emitting smoke or catching fire. This risk occurs because older batteries may degrade and become unstable over time.
Healthcare providers using Vivid S5 ultrasound systems for imaging in obstetrics, abdominal/gynecology, pediatrics, and other specialties are most at risk if they have not replaced the batteries every 2 years. The recall covers specific model numbers listed in the notice.
Check if your Vivid S5 ultrasound system has a model number starting with H45021LC, H45031DX, H45031DZ, or H45031TA (and other specific model numbers listed in the recall notice). The system was sold with batteries that require replacement every 2 years.
Verify if your system's batteries were replaced every 2 years as recommended in the service manual. If not, take action immediately.
Reach out to GE Medical Systems for guidance on battery replacement or other remedies if your system is affected.
Batteries not replaced at 2 years may fail, emit smoke, or catch fire, posing a fire risk.
Check the model number on your system; affected models start with H45021LC, H45031DX, H45031DZ, H45031TA, or other specific numbers listed in the recall notice.
No, but you should check if batteries were replaced every 2 years and contact GE Medical Systems for guidance if needed.
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-0752-2023 — GE Medical Systems GE Medical Systems Hello, I own a GE Medical Systems that is covered by recall Z-0752-2023 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.
