The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1133-2013·Announced 2013-04-24

GE Healthcare Recalls Muse v7 Cardiology System Due to Medication Display Error

GE Healthcare is recalling Muse v7 cardiology systems because they may display incorrect medications, potentially leading to incorrect patient treatment.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (medical device) where incorrect treatment is a potential consequence, but no specific injuries or illnesses have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

GE Healthcare, LLC is recalling the Muse v7 cardiology information system, including specific application CD models (MUSE 7.0, 7.0.2, 7.1, 7.1.1 A, and 7.1.1). The system is intended to store, access, and manage cardiovascular information for adult and pediatric patients.

The recall was initiated because the device may display incorrect medications on the screen. This error could result in incorrect treatment for patients. The recall covers 963 units distributed worldwide, including the United States (excluding Maine and the U.S. Virgin Islands) and numerous international markets.

Healthcare facilities and users should contact GE Healthcare for further instructions on how to address the software defect. No specific corrective action steps, such as software patches or device replacements, are detailed in the provided source text.

The recalled product

Product
GE Healthcare Muse v7 cardiology information system. Model number 2026443-001: MUSE 7.0 app cd, Model Number 2026443-015: MUSE 7.0.2 app cd, Model number 2026443-017: MUSE 7.1 app cd, Model number 2026443-029:MUSE 7.1.1 A app cd, and Model Number 2026443-031: MUSE 7.1.1 app cd.
Manufacturer
GE Healthcare, LLC
Affected units
963

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state: