Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0823-2013 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | GE Healthcare, LLC |
| Report date | Feb 20, 2013 |
| Recall initiation date | Sep 30, 2011 |
| Quantity | 2813 |
| Location | Waukesha, WI, United States |
Official product description
GE Healthcare, CARESCAPE Monitor B650. The CARESCAPE Monitor B650 is a multi-parameter patient monitor intended for use in multiple areas and intra-hospital transport within a professional healthcare facility. The CARESCAPE Monitor B650 is intended for use on adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients and on one patient at a time.
Why the product was recalled
GE Healthcare has become aware of potential issues associated with the CARESCAPE Monitor B650. There have been no reported illnesses or injuries that have occurred with the use of the device.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution - USA including AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA,IL,IN, IA, KS, KY,LA, MD, MA, MI, M, MO, NE, NE,NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI. Internationally to UNITED KINGDOM, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, TURKEY, THAILAND, SWITZERLAND, SWEDEN, SPAIN, SOUTH AFRICA, SLOVENIA, SLOVAKIA, SINGAPORE, SAUDI ARABIA, ROMANIA, PORTUGAL, POLAND, PERU, NORWAY, NEW ZEALAND, NETHERLAND, MALAYSIA, LITHUANIA, KUWAIT, JAPAN, ITALY, ISRAEL, IRELAND, INDIA, ICELAND, HONG KONG, GERMANY, FRANCE, FINLAND, EGYPT, DENMARK, CZECH REPUBLIC, COLOMBIA, CHILE, CANADA, BELGIUM BAHRAIN, AUSTRIA, AUSTRALIA.
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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