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FDA Devices recall · Reported September 12, 2018

GE Vivid 7 ultrasound system Product Usage: Vivid E7 is a general-purpose ultrasound system, specialized for use in cardiac imaging. It is intended for use by, or under the direction of a qualified physician for ultrasound imaging and analysis of Fetal/Obstetrics; Abdominal (including renal and GYN); Pediatric; Small Organ (breast, testes, thyroid); Neonatal Cephalic; Adult Cephalic; Cardiac (adult and pediatric); Peripheral Vascular (PV); Musculo-skeletal Conventional; Musculo-skeletal Super

The system side of the power cord may break and expose the electrical conductors leading to the risk of shock.

Recall #
Z-2989-2018
Affected scope
12,426 (4,717 US; 7,709 OUS ALL PRODUCTS)
Initiated
March 22, 2018
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Ge Medical Systems Ultrasound & Primary Care Diagnostics, Ll recalled GE Vivid 7 ultrasound system Product Usage: Vivid E7 is a general-purpose ultrasound s… - a moderate-severity action.

GE Vivid 7 ultrasound system Product Usage: Vivid E7 is a general-purpose ultrasound s… was recalled by Ge Medical Systems Ultrasound & Primary Care Diagnostics, Ll in September 12, 2018. Reason: The system side of the power cord may break and expose the electrical conductors leading to the risk of shock.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2989-2018 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Ge Medical Systems Ultrasound & Primary Care Diagnostics, Ll issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The system side of the power cord may break and expose the electrical conductors leading to the risk of shock..

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
September 12, 2018
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2989-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

GE Vivid 7 ultrasound system Product Usage: Vivid E7 is a general-purpose ultrasound system, specialized for use in cardiac imaging. It is intended for use by, or under the direction of a qualified physician for ultrasound imaging and analysis of Fetal/Obstetrics; Abdominal (including renal and GYN); Pediatric; Small Organ (breast, testes, thyroid); Neonatal Cephalic; Adult Cephalic; Cardiac (adult and pediatric); Peripheral Vascular (PV); Musculo-skeletal Conventional; Musculo-skeletal Superficial; Urology (including prostate); Transesophageal; Transrectal (TR); Transvaginal (TV); and Intraoperative (abdominal, thoracic, & vascular).

Reason for recall

The system side of the power cord may break and expose the electrical conductors leading to the risk of shock.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-2989-2018
Date reported September 12, 2018
Date initiated March 22, 2018
Recalling firm Ge Medical Systems Ultrasound & Primary Care Diagnostics, Ll
Firm location Milwaukee, WI
Affected scope 12,426 (4,717 US; 7,709 OUS ALL PRODUCTS)
Distribution Nationwide and Puerto Rico FOREIGN: Algeria, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Plurinational State of Brazil, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso…

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
GE Vivid 7 ultrasound system Product Usage: Vivid E7 is a general-purpose ultrasound system, specialized for use in cardiac imaging. It is intended for use by, or under the direction of a qualified physician for ultrasound imaging and analysis of Fetal/Obstetrics; Abdominal (including renal and GYN); Pediatric; Small Organ (breast, testes, thyroid); Neonatal Cephalic; Adult Cephalic; Cardiac (adult and pediatric); Peripheral Vascular (PV); Musculo-skeletal Conventional; Musculo-skeletal Superficial; Urology (including prostate); Transesophageal; Transrectal (TR); Transvaginal (TV); and Intraoperative (abdominal, thoracic, & vascular).. Recalled by Ge Medical Systems Ultrasound & Primary Care Diagnostics, Ll. Units affected: 12,426 (4,717 US; 7,709 OUS ALL PRODUCTS).
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The system side of the power cord may break and expose the electrical conductors leading to the risk of shock.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 12, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2989-2018.
Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼
Distribution: Nationwide and Puerto Rico FOREIGN: Algeria, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Plurinational State of Brazil, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo, The Democratic Republic of the Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guam, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Macedonia, The Former Yugoslav Republic of, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, State of, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, and Viet Nam.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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