Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Date Initiated2025-08-22
Product Quantity29,225 units
Reason for Recall
If a user incorrectly places the Acquisition Module into the Acquisition Module Holder, it can result in excessive bending and wear of the Acquisition Trunk Cable. This is visible as a damaged sheath or exposed wires. If a damaged Acquisition Trunk Cable is not recognized and removed from service, the cable can overheat with continued use.
Firm Action
An "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION" notification letter dated 8/22/25 was sent to customers.
Actions to be taken by Customer/User:
You can continue to use your device in accordance with the instructions in the MAC
VU360 Operator Manual and the actions described below:
1. Inspect all potentially affected devices for the presence of damage to the
Acquisition Trunk Cable per the MAC VU360 Operator Manual (P/N
2088531-202, Section 11).
2. If the Acquisition Trunk Cable shows damage, remove the cable from
service.
3. Ensure the Acquisition Module is placed correctly in the Acquisition Module
Holder and that the Acquisition Trunk Cable is not pinched during insertion.
See section 1.3 of the MAC VU360 V1.03 Setup and Configuration Manual
(P/N 2088531-204).
Note: Manuals can be accessed from the GE HealthCare Customer
Documentation Portal at https://www.gehealthcare.com/support/manuals
4.Please complete and return the attached acknowledgement form to
[email protected]
GE HealthCare will provide a customer-installable kit containing a new Acquisition
Trunk Cable and a redesigned Acquisition Module Holder for the affected devices at
no cost to you.
Please make sure all potential users in your facility are made aware of this safety
notification and the recommended actions.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this notification, please contact GE
HealthCare Service at 1-800-437-1171 or your local Service Representative.
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and OUS (foreign/Global) to countries of: Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Republic of, Kuwait, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.