GE Centricity Universal Viewer Software Cybersecurity Vulnerability Recall
Summary
FDA issued a Class II recall for GE Medical Systems Centricity Universal Viewer Software Versions 7.0 through 7.0 Sp2.0.1 due to a cybersecurity vulnerability. User login credentials may be exposed on local client workstations, potentially allowing unauthorized access that could impact system availability or enable data manipulation. The affected product displays medical images including mammograms from various imaging sources.
What changed
FDA issued a Class II medical device recall for GE Centricity Universal Viewer software due to a cybersecurity vulnerability affecting versions 7.0 through 7.0 Sp2.0.1. The vulnerability could expose user login credentials on local client workstations, potentially allowing unauthorized individuals to impact system availability or manipulate data. The recall affects the Universal Viewer which displays medical images including mammograms from various imaging sources.
Healthcare facilities using this software should verify whether their installations are affected, as the cybersecurity flaw could compromise patient data confidentiality and system integrity. GE Medical Systems LLC is conducting this recall on an ongoing basis with worldwide distribution including US nationwide coverage.
What to do next
- Identify affected Centricity Universal Viewer versions 7.0 through 7.0 Sp2.0.1 in your facility
- Contact GE Medical Systems for remediation guidance
- Assess whether login credentials may have been compromised on affected workstations
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GE Medical Systems, LLC
Device Recalls (Class II)
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Product
Centricity Universal Viewer Software Versions 7.0 through 7.0 Sp2.0.1, a device that displays medical images (including mammograms) and data from various imaging sources, Model Numbers 5826659-027,...
Reason for Recall
There is a potential cybersecurity vulnerability affecting certain versions of Centricity Universal Viewer. User login credentials may be exposed on the local client workstation, which could allow an unauthorized individual to potentially impact system availability and/or manipulate data.
Distribution
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution.
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