Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0463-2019 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | GE Healthcare, LLC |
| Report date | Dec 12, 2018 |
| Recall initiation date | Oct 5, 2018 |
| Quantity | 1140 units (307 units in US) |
| Location | Waukesha, WI, United States |
Official product description
GE HEALTHCARE CARESCAPE R860 Inspiratory Safety Guard, Part Numbers: a) 2066713-001 (single pack) b) 2083208-001 (box of ten singles) The CARESCAPE R860 ventilator is designed to provide mechanical ventilation or support to neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients weighing 0.25 kg and above. The CARESCAPE R860 ventilator is a microprocessor based, electronically controlled, pneumatically driven ventilator that includes integrated monitoring of FiO2, airway pressure, flow, and volume.
Why the product was recalled
The ventilator Inspiratory Safety Guard (ISG) may disconnect from the breathing circuit pathway. As a result, this could create a loss of ventilation which may lead to inadequate oxygenation for patients, increasing the possibility of hypoxia.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide) including Puerto Rico, and to countries of: Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Honduras, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea (Republic of), Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Maldives, Mexico, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, and Vietnam.
How to read the classification
FDA Class I indicates a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The classification shown here comes directly from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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