GE Vingmed Ultrasound As Strandpromenaden 45 Horten Norway GE Healthcare Vivid S70, ultrasound device Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
GE Healthcare Vivid S70, ultrasound device
Brand
GE Vingmed Ultrasound As Strandpromenaden 45 Horten Norway
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Software versions: V203, v204
Products Sold
Software versions: V203, v204
GE Vingmed Ultrasound As Strandpromenaden 45 Horten Norway is recalling GE Healthcare Vivid S70, ultrasound device due to GE HealthCare has become aware that certain Vivid ultrasound systems cannot boot up in a timely fashion. If this occurs, it can delay availability of . Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
GE HealthCare has become aware that certain Vivid ultrasound systems cannot boot up in a timely fashion. If this occurs, it can delay availability of the device in time-critical emergency situations.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
GE Healthcare sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction notice to its consignees on 05/30/2023 by mail (traceable means). The notice explained the problem with the instrument and provided the following: "You can continue to use your device. Please follow clinical practice guidelines, which include having a backup imaging plan when performing time-critical examinations or image-guided interventions." The devices will be corrected at no charge to the consignee.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026