GE Medical Systems recalls Vivid q N ultrasound systems with batteries not replaced every 2 years, which may fail or catch fire. Not sold in the US. Model numbers 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 q N ultrasound systems that were not serviced for battery replacement every two years. This could cause batteries to fail, emit smoke, or catch fire. The devices are not marketed in the US and are used for medical imaging in various specialties.
Batteries in the Vivid q N ultrasound systems that have not been replaced according to the manufacturer's service manual (every two years) can fail. This may cause the batteries to emit smoke or catch fire, posing a fire hazard in the medical environment.
Healthcare providers using Vivid q N ultrasound systems in the US for medical imaging are affected. Patients using these systems for fetal, abdominal, or other medical procedures may be at risk if the device malfunctions.
Check for model numbers listed in the recall notice: H45571BK or H45571ZC with specific serial numbers. The devices are not sold in the US and are used for medical imaging in various specialties.
Ensure batteries were replaced every two years as per the service manual to prevent failure.
No, the Vivid q N ultrasound is not marketed in the US.
Batteries not replaced every two years may fail, emit smoke, or catch fire.
Check for model numbers H45571BK or H45571ZC with the specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
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-0759-2023 — GE Medical Systems GE Medical Systems Hello, I own a GE Medical Systems that is covered by recall Z-0759-2023 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.
