Open, Classified

Carestation 620 A2, Carestation 650 A2, and Carestation 650c A2

FDA Recall Z-0580-2018 · Posted None

Recalling FirmGE Medical Systems China Co., Ltd.

Recall StatusOpen, Classified

Product CodeBSZ

Date Initiated2017-10-11

Product Quantity5,148 devices

Reason for Recall

Possible incomplete seal between the CO2 absorber and the breathing circuit CO2 bypass port assembly of the Carestation 600 Series systems.

Firm Action

On approximately 10/11/2017 customers were notified of the recall via letter. Instructions include that if elevated FiCO2 is observed, to increase the flow of fresh gas to reduce the volume of patient gas that is rebreathed. If the FiCO2 cannot be adequately reduced with this action, consider switching to another anesthesia delivery device. GE Healthcare is planning to release revised parts that minimize the likelihood of incomplete gas flow through the CO2 absorbent canister. GE Healthcare will correct all affected devices by installing updated parts at no cost to the customer. The updated parts will be included in the 12-month preventative maintenance schedule for the Carestation 600 Series System.

Root Cause

Other

Distribution Pattern

Distributed domestically to AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV. Distributed internationally to Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cote Di'Viore, Croatia, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Korea (Republic of), Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Morocco, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela, Vietnam, Zimbabwe.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.