GE Healthcare recalls specific ApexPro Telemetry System units for cybersecurity vulnerabilities that could allow unauthorized network access when connected to hospital networks. Affected units have unique serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
When connected to the Mission Critical (MC) and /or Information Exchange (IX) networks, certain versions of the CARESCAPE Telemetry Server, ApexPro Telemetry Server, CARESCAPE Central Station (CSCS) version 1 and Central Information Center (CIC) systems were identified to have vulnerabilities to a cyber-attack.
GE Healthcare is recalling certain ApexPro Telemetry Systems used in hospitals for potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities. These systems could be compromised if connected to specific hospital networks, risking unauthorized access to patient data. The recall affects units with specific serial numbers listed in the notice.
The recalled systems have vulnerabilities that could allow cyber-attacks when connected to hospital networks. This could potentially lead to unauthorized access to patient data, though the risk is not described as causing immediate harm or injury.
Healthcare facilities using the ApexPro Telemetry System for patient monitoring in hospital settings. The risk is primarily for systems connected to Mission Critical or Information Exchange networks.
Check if your ApexPro Telemetry System has a serial number starting with SEE followed by 9-10 digits (e.g., SEE09020009GA) and the UDI number 00840682109260. The full list of affected serial numbers is provided in the recall notice.
Look for the serial number on your ApexPro Telemetry System, which starts with SEE followed by 9-10 digits and ends with GA (e.g., SEE09020009GA).
If your system is affected, contact GE Healthcare directly for further instructions on how to address the vulnerability.
The system has vulnerabilities that could allow unauthorized network access when connected to Mission Critical or Information Exchange networks, potentially exposing patient data.
No, the recall does not require immediate discontinuation. Affected units should be checked for vulnerabilities and addressed as needed.
Check your serial number against the list of affected numbers provided in the recall notice, which starts with SEE followed by 9-10 digits and ends with GA.
We’ve drafted a message you can send GE Healthcare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0725-2020 — GE Healthcare GE Healthcare Hello, I own a GE Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-0725-2020 from GE Healthcare. 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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