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GE Healthcare, LLC recalls Carestation 620/650/650c A2 Product Usage: anesthesia systems are intended to provide general inhalation anesthesia a
Recalled January 29, 2020 · FDA recall Z-0814-2020 · GE Healthcare
Hazard
GE Healthcare has become aware that there is a potential for a loose cable connection inside specific manufactured anesthesia devices. This would cause a loss of mechanical ventilation and the system will provide high priority audio and visual alarms. Loss of mechanical ventilation could lead to hypoxia if the clinician does not intervene. · FDA Class I
Units
280 units
Sold at
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Description
GE Healthcare has become aware that there is a potential for a loose cable connection inside specific manufactured anesthesia devices. This would cause a loss of mechanical ventilation and the system will provide high priority audio and visual alarms. Loss of mechanical ventilation could lead to hypoxia if the clinician does not intervene.
Product
Carestation 620/650/650c A2 Product Usage: anesthesia systems are intended to provide general inhalation anesthesia and ventilatory support to a wide range of patients (pediatric and adult.
Manufacturer(s)
GE Healthcare, LLC
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →