Centricity Universal Viewer (GE Healthcare) – Security Vulnerability (2024)

Check Your Product

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Reason for Recall

As stated by FDA

GE HealthCare has become aware of an issue in Centricity Universal Viewer Zero Footprint Client (ZFP) where there is a potential security vulnerability which could allow a malicious actor to access the system and potentially manipulate patient data.

Recommended Action

Per FDA guidance

GE Healthcare issued an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION notice to it consignees on 10/03/2024 via letter issued through a traceable means. The notice explained the issue and provided the following actions be to be implemented until the devices can be corrected: Option 1: Restrict access to these systems from the internet. or Option 2: Implement additional safeguards such as a VPN. For questions or concerns regarding this notification, please contact GE HealthCare Service at 1-800-437-1171 or a local Service Representative. GE HealthCare will correct all affected products at no cost. A GE HealthCare representative will make contact to arrange for the correction.