GE MAC 5 ECG systems may link data to the wrong patient
GE MAC 5 A4 and A5 Resting ECG Analysis Systems are being recalled because a development software version was released that can associate clinical information with the wrong patient.
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: FDA Class II recall where clinical data may be attached to the wrong patient and affect decision-making, a risk of harm with no injuries reported.
Plain-English summary
The MAC 5 A4 Resting ECG Analysis System (855001-001) and MAC 5 A5 Resting ECG Analysis System (8855002-001), running software version 3.00, are being recalled. The action covers 16 units.
Software in development was inadvertently made available for customer use. Use of this software version can result in clinical information being associated with the incorrect patient, which could impact clinical decision-making. The FDA classified the action as Class II.
Distribution was worldwide, including nationwide in the United States with units in Florida and Georgia. The systems are used in healthcare settings rather than sold to consumers.
Facilities should identify affected systems using the model numbers, UDI-DI codes and software version above and follow the instructions issued by GE HealthCare.
The recalled product
- Product
- MAC 5 A4 Resting ECG Analysis System 855001-001; MAC 5 A5 Resting ECG Analysis System 8855002-001. Electrocardiograph
- Manufacturer
- GE Medical Systems China Co., Ltd.
- Affected units
- 16
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (3)
- Software version 3.00 855001-001
- UDI-DI 00195278276070 8855002-001
- UDI-DI 00195278276124
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