Draeger Medical recalls Babylog VN500 ventilators with software 2.51.01 due to cybersecurity vulnerabilities affecting neonatal and pediatric patients.
Cybersecurity Improvement Action-not equipped against potential cyber security threats
Draeger Medical is recalling Babylog VN500 ventilators with software version 2.51.01 because they lack cybersecurity protections. This could expose patient data and medical systems to cyber threats, especially for vulnerable neonatal and pediatric patients.
The ventilators lack cybersecurity protections, making them susceptible to potential cyber threats. This could lead to unauthorized access to patient data or medical systems, though the risk is not immediately life-threatening.
Neonatal and pediatric patients using ventilators with software version 2.51.01 are at risk. Healthcare providers and families managing these patients should be aware of the cybersecurity vulnerability.
Check for the Babylog VN500 ventilator with software version 2.51.01. The product is intended for neonatal patients from 0.4 kg up to 10 kg and pediatric patients from 5 kg up to 20 kg. All units with catalog number 8417400 are affected.
Verify the software version on your Babylog VN500 ventilator. If it is 2.51.01, it is part of the recall.
The recall addresses cybersecurity vulnerabilities, which could expose patient data but does not pose an immediate risk of serious injury or death.
Check for the Babylog VN500 ventilator with software version 2.51.01. The product is intended for neonatal patients from 0.4 kg up to 10 kg and pediatric patients from 5 kg up to 20 kg.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Draeger Medical directly for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Draeger Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0871-2022 — Draeger Medical Draeger Medical Hello, I own a Draeger Medical that is covered by recall Z-0871-2022 from Draeger Medical. 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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