GE Medical Systems recalls Vivid 7 ultrasound systems due to potential power cord breakage exposing electrical conductors, risking shock. Affected units may need repair or replacement.
The system side of the power cord may break and expose the electrical conductors leading to the risk of shock.
GE Medical Systems is recalling Vivid 7 ultrasound systems because the power cord can break and expose electrical conductors, creating a shock hazard. This risk is serious enough to require immediate action to prevent injury.
The power cord can break, exposing electrical conductors inside. This could cause electric shock if the system is touched or handled improperly. The hazard is serious because medical equipment is used in critical situations.
Qualified medical professionals who use the Vivid 7 ultrasound system for imaging are most at risk. The recall affects units sold for cardiac, fetal, abdominal, and other medical imaging purposes.
Check for the Vivid 7 ultrasound system model, which is used for cardiac imaging and other medical procedures. The product was sold with a serial number assigned to each consignee.
Immediately stop using the Vivid 7 ultrasound system if the power cord appears damaged or broken.
No, the Vivid 7 is intended for use by qualified physicians in medical settings only.
Check for the Vivid 7 ultrasound system model, which is used for cardiac imaging and other medical procedures. Each unit has a unique serial number assigned to the consignee.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so contact GE Medical Systems directly for guidance.
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-2989-2018 — GE Medical Systems GE Medical Systems Hello, I own a GE Medical Systems that is covered by recall Z-2989-2018 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.
