GE Healthcare recalls specific CARESTATION 750c A2 anesthesia systems (model 1012-9755-002) due to potential ventilation failure in Volume Control Ventilation mode. Affected units may require switching to Pressure Control Ventilation for safe use.
Certain Carestation 620/650/650c and 750/750c Anesthesia Delivery Systems will not provide effective ventilation in Volume Control Ventilation (VCV) mode. In these systems, effective ventilation can be achieved in Pressure Control Ventilation (PCV) or Pressure Control Ventilation Volume Guarantee (PCV-VG) modes or with Manual ventilation.
GE Healthcare is recalling certain CARESTATION 750c A2 anesthesia systems that may not provide effective ventilation in Volume Control Ventilation mode. This could lead to inadequate breathing support during surgery if the system fails to function properly.
The anesthesia system may not deliver adequate ventilation when set to Volume Control Ventilation mode. This could cause inadequate breathing support during surgery if the system fails to function properly. Patients might not receive sufficient oxygen or could experience respiratory distress.
Healthcare providers using the specific model of anesthesia system are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgery with this equipment could experience breathing issues if the system malfunctions.
Check for the model number 1012-9755-002 on the device. The serial numbers listed include SQT23170001WB, SQT23430001WB, SQT23230001WB, SQT24110001WB, and SQT24020001WB. This product was sold with the GTIN 00840682146463.
Verify the model number is 1012-9755-002 on the anesthesia system.
If using Volume Control Ventilation, switch to Pressure Control Ventilation or Manual ventilation for safe operation.
The anesthesia system may not provide effective ventilation in Volume Control Ventilation mode, which could lead to inadequate breathing support during surgery.
Check the model number and switch to Pressure Control Ventilation or Manual ventilation if using Volume Control Ventilation mode.
Yes, affected units have serial numbers: SQT23170001WB, SQT23430001WB, SQT23230001WB, SQT24110001WB, and SQT24020001WB.
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Subject: Recall Z-1638-2025 — GE Healthcare GE Healthcare Hello, I own a GE Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-1638-2025 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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