GE Healthcare recalls specific CIC Pro Clinical Information Center Central Station units due to cybersecurity vulnerabilities that could allow unauthorized access to hospital patient data networks.
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 CIC Pro Clinical Information Center Central Station units that connect to hospital networks. These devices have vulnerabilities that could allow cyberattacks to access patient data. The recall affects specific serial numbers listed in the notice.
The devices have vulnerabilities that could allow unauthorized access to hospital networks if connected to Mission Critical (MC) or Information Exchange (IX) networks. This could potentially expose patient data to cyberattacks, though the risk is conditional on specific network configurations.
Healthcare facilities using the recalled CIC Pro units that connect to hospital networks. Patients and staff are at minimal risk as the vulnerability requires specific network conditions to be exploited.
Check if your CIC Pro Clinical Information Center Central Station has a serial number listed in the provided list of affected units (e.g., A0GU1745G, A0GU1746G, etc.).
Identify the serial number on your CIC Pro Clinical Information Center Central Station device.
If your serial number is on the list, contact GE Healthcare for further instructions.
The vulnerability could allow unauthorized access to hospital networks if the device is connected to Mission Critical (MC) or Information Exchange (IX) networks, potentially exposing patient data. However, the risk is conditional on specific network configurations.
No, the recall does not require immediate discontinuation. The device can remain in use if it is not connected to vulnerable networks, but affected units should be checked against the serial number list.
Check the serial number on your device against the list of affected serial numbers provided in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send GE Healthcare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0726-2020 — GE Healthcare GE Healthcare Hello, I own a GE Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-0726-2020 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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