Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1562-2016 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | GE Medical Systems, LLC |
| Report date | May 4, 2016 |
| Recall initiation date | Mar 15, 2016 |
| Quantity | 952 (488 US; 464 OUS) |
| Location | Waukesha, WI, United States |
Official product description
GE Healthcare, Aisys and Aisys CS2. Intended to provide general inhalation anesthesia and ventilator support to a wide range of patients (neonatal, pediatric, and adult).
Why the product was recalled
The vacuum suction tubing could be kinked within the machine resulting in suction less than the 20 lpm required by ISO 10079-3. This could result in inadequate suction performance to clear the airway and inadequate ventilation of the patient.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution -- US, to the states of AZ, CA, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL IN, KY, MD, MI, MN, MO, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI; and, to the countries of AUSTRALIA, BELGIUM. BOLIVIA, CANADA, CHILE, DENMARK, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, HUNGARIA, INDIA, IRELAND, JAPAN, KAZAKHSTAN, KOREA, KUWAIT, NETHERLANDS, NEW ZEALAND, SAUDI ARABIA, SPAIN, SWITZERLAND, THAILAND, TURKEY, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, and 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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