FDA recall record

GE Healthcare Aisys CS2 Anesthesia System recall — FDA Z-0412-2019

Upgraded Aisys anesthesia devices and Aisys CS2 anesthesia devices with PSVPro Spontaneous Breathing Modes do not provide the PSVPro ventilation mode…

Class IIclassification
Z-0412-2019official record ID
Nov 21, 2018report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0412-2019
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmGE Healthcare, LLC
Report dateNov 21, 2018
Recall initiation dateSep 27, 2018
Quantity4,207 units total
LocationWaukesha, WI, United States

Official product description

Aisys CS2 Anesthesia System. Sold under the following product names: AISYS, AISYS 10.X TO 11.X UPGRADE KIT DUTCH, AISYS 10.X TO 11.X UPGRADE KIT ENGLISH, AISYS 10.X TO 11.X UPGRADE KIT ENGLISH FOR USA, AISYS 10.X TO 11.X UPGRADE KIT FRENCH, AISYS 10.X TO 11.X UPGRADE KIT GERMAN, AISYS 10.X TO 11.X UPGRADE KIT JAPANESE. Product Usage: The GE Datex-Ohmeda Aisys Anesthesia System is intended to provide general inhalation anesthesia and ventilatory support to a wide range of patients (neonatal, pediatric, adult). The device is intended for volume or pressure control ventilation. The Aisys is not suitable for use in a MRI environment.

Why the product was recalled

Upgraded Aisys anesthesia devices and Aisys CS2 anesthesia devices with PSVPro Spontaneous Breathing Modes do not provide the PSVPro ventilation mode feature of transitioning to SIMV PCV backup ventilation mode. PSVPro Spontaneous Breathing Modes do not provide the feature of transitioning to SIMV PCV backup ventilation mode for a patient who stops spontaneous breathing if the PSVPro ventilation mode is in use prior to the clinician starting the Cycling Procedure.

Distribution information

Worldwide distribution - US nationwide in the states of CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, ,MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV. Countries of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Korea (Republic of), Kuwait, Macedonia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Portugal, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Vietnam.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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