GE Healthcare recalls specific anesthesia systems that may unexpectedly shut down during power outages, causing temporary ventilation disruptions. Affected models include Carestation 610 A1 and 620 series with certain reference numbers.
Potential unexpected shutdown of Carestation 600 and 700 Series Anesthesia Systems containing certain power management boards, if the AC mains power is unplugged or in the event of an AC mains power failure. Anesthesia systems only operate on battery power in a rare event that AC mains power is lost and there is no continuous backup emergency power. If AC power is interrupted, the system will not automatically switch over to the battery supply mode and will reboot. If this issue occurs, a temporary disruption of mechanical ventilation, manual ventilation, and volatile agent delivery may occur. Following the reboot, the system will not return to the previous ventilation settings.
GE Healthcare is recalling specific anesthesia systems that may shut down unexpectedly if AC power is lost. This could cause temporary interruptions in mechanical ventilation and medication delivery during critical medical procedures.
If AC power is interrupted, the anesthesia system won't automatically switch to battery power and may reboot. This can cause temporary disruptions in mechanical ventilation, manual ventilation, and medication delivery, potentially affecting patient safety during critical procedures.
Healthcare facilities using the affected anesthesia systems, particularly those in hospitals where patients require continuous ventilation. Patients undergoing surgery or critical care are most at risk during power outages.
Check for Carestation 610 A1, 620 A1, 630 A1, 650 A1, or 650c A1 models with reference numbers listed in the recall notice. The affected units have specific GTIN numbers that can be verified through the provided reference codes.
Verify if your anesthesia system has the specific reference numbers listed in the recall notice to determine if it's affected.
During power outages, ensure the system has a backup emergency power source to prevent unexpected shutdowns.
The affected models include Carestation 610 A1, Carestation 620 A1, Carestation 630 A1, Carestation 650 A1, and Carestation 650c A1 with specific reference numbers listed in the recall notice.
The anesthesia systems may shut down unexpectedly if AC power is lost, causing temporary disruptions in mechanical ventilation and medication delivery during critical procedures.
No, but you should monitor power outages and ensure the system has a backup emergency power source to prevent unexpected shutdowns.
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Subject: Recall Z-0913-2026 — GE Healthcare GE Healthcare Hello, I own a GE Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-0913-2026 from GE Healthcare. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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