GE Medical Systems recalls Vivid S6 N ultrasound systems that may have batteries failing or catching fire if not replaced every 2 years as per service manual.
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 S6 N ultrasound systems that may have batteries failing or catching fire if not replaced every 2 years as recommended in the service manual. This could pose a fire risk if the batteries are not replaced at the 2-year interval.
Batteries in the Vivid S6 N ultrasound systems that have not been replaced at the 2-year interval specified in the service manual may fail or emit smoke, potentially catching fire. This risk occurs because the batteries degrade over time and can become hazardous if not maintained properly.
Users of Vivid S6 N ultrasound systems in the US (though the product is not marketed in the US) who have not replaced batteries every 2 years as per the service manual are at risk. Healthcare providers using these systems for imaging and analysis are most affected.
Check for the model numbers listed in the recall notice, which include system IDs like H45551WB, H45561FF, and H45571SB. The product is not marketed in the US, so it may not be sold there.
Ensure batteries were replaced every 2 years as per the service manual to reduce fire risk.
No, the Vivid S6 N ultrasound is not marketed in the US.
Ensure batteries were replaced every 2 years as per the service manual to reduce fire risk. No specific action is required if batteries were replaced on schedule.
The recall states batteries may fail or emit smoke, potentially catching fire if not replaced every 2 years. This could pose a fire risk, but the recall does not specify a risk of serious injury.
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-0755-2023 — GE Medical Systems GE Medical Systems Hello, I own a GE Medical Systems that is covered by recall Z-0755-2023 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.
Experiences, tips, and questions from readers. Every comment is reviewed before it appears.
No comments yet — be the first to share your experience.
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.
