Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0312-2021 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | GE Healthcare, LLC |
| Report date | Nov 11, 2020 |
| Recall initiation date | Sep 17, 2020 |
| Quantity | 88 devices |
| Location | Waukesha, WI, United States |
Official product description
GE Datex-Ohmeda Avance CS2 Anesthesia System - Product Usage: 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.
Why the product was recalled
Flow sensors could have damaged tubes in the form of small punctures or cuts.
Distribution information
U.S. states where product was distributed - AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI Foreign countries impacted - Australia, Canada, Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Kuwait, Latvia, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malaysia, Nicaragua, Panama, Qatar, Russia, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Thailand, Ukraine, United Kingdom
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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