09/08/2025 MKlose called 804-541-1600, xfer to Biomed, spoke to Mike. Confirmed 2 devices, Unable to locate 2 devices. Did not get his last name, or email. He said he would rather we call him at 804-489-7012. WO-01282012; VFC001353 - ICU room 11, WO-01282088; VFC001307 - 1st floor ER, behind nurse station WO-01282489; VGD003723, Unable to locate WO-01282508; VGD001913 - Unable to locate
🔧Work Performed
"Template Name:
Template Description:
Problem Found:
Action Taken:
“Completed FMI 78101 by installing SW Version R3.4 and
communicated with customer to scrap previous software versions”.
Verification Test:
“Performed Probe and Connectors Checks for all probes. Confirmed
all probes pass. Completed all Peripheral Checks-system passed.
Completed full system diagnostics-system passed. Equipment passed
all required tests and has been returned to the customer fully
functional”.
Template Name:
Template Description:
Problem Found:
Action Taken:
“Completed FMI 78101 by installing new supplied batteries /
Batteries installed by customer and dispose of old batteries
according to local regulation”.
Verification Test:
“Performed battery charging test - verified after 10 minutes, the scan
time increased. Completed full system diagnostics-system passed.
Equipment passed all required tests and has been returned to the
customer fully functional”."
🔍Technician Findings
FMI78101
⚠️Problem Description
FMI 78101C: Venue Fit Thermal Event due to battery Purpose: Each affected system will have a SW Version R3.5 update installed. FMI Type: Mandatory Recall FMI For code 2, 3, 4 and 5 closures, please reach out to FMI admin team at TCS.FMIAdmin@gehealthcare.com or 8668836784 ? OPT. 5 for assistance in closing and correct objective evidence attachment to Activity/SR.
📄Description
GE Healthcare - Venue Fit Ultrasound
📞Call Description
FMI 78101
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Email: Field Action Notice - FMI 78101 - GE Healthcare - Venue Go/Fit Thermal Event - TRICITIES HOSPITAL - HOPEWELL, VA - WO-01282088
Completed Nov 7, 2025
To: 212681266@gehealthcare.com
CC:
BCC: rich.fosbury@emsar.com; megan.klose@emsar.com; central.scheduling@emsar.com
Attachment: Vendor Letter for Customers 78101 EMSAR.pdf, FMI 78101 Customer Letter_DOC3115777_Rev2.pdf
Subject: Field Action Notice - FMI 78101 - GE Healthcare - Venue Go/Fit Thermal Event - TRICITIES HOSPITAL - HOPEWELL, VA - WO-01282088
Body:
Hello -
I am contacting you on behalf of GE Healthcare about a Field Safety Notice issued for certain Venue Go and Venue Fit Ul
Work Order: WO-01282088
Account: GE Healthcare FMI
Customer Case Number: 1-554880116460, 1-554907783582
Location: TRICITIES HOSPITAL
Address: 411 W RANDOLPH RD, HOPEWELL, VA 23860
Manufacturer: GE Healthcare
Model #: Venue Fit Ultrasound
Serial #: VFC001307
Contact Name: Mike
Contact Phone: 804-489-
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SOFTWARE_VFC001307
Jan 29, 2026
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PRODUCT LABEL_VFC001307
Jan 29, 2026
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BATTERY_VFC001307
Jan 29, 2026
Timeline
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Work Order Created Jun 19, 2:27 PM
Work Order:WO-01282088
Type:FCO
Priority:PC
✅
Status: Ready for Release by Allison BelyeaJun 19, 3:12 PM
From:Entered
To:Ready for Release
Duration in Previous:44m
🚨55.0 business days
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Status: Ready for Scheduling by Megan KloseSep 8, 5:31 PM