GE Medical Systems recalls Tec 850 ISO Anesthesia Vaporizers with serial numbers starting SQAC00742 to SQAD01257 due to manufacturing issues that may deliver less anesthetic agent than set. Affected units may not provide proper anesthesia levels.
Due to a manufacturing issue, certain Tec 6 Plus and Tec 800 series vaporizers can deliver less anesthetic agent than the vaporizer dial setting.
GE Medical Systems is recalling certain Tec 850 ISO Anesthesia Vaporizers because they can deliver less anesthetic agent than the dial setting indicates. This could lead to inadequate anesthesia during surgery. The recall affects specific serial numbers listed in the official notice.
The vaporizers have a manufacturing issue that causes them to deliver less anesthetic agent than the dial setting shows. This means the anesthesia level might be too low for the intended medical procedure, potentially leading to inadequate pain control or unexpected patient reactions.
Healthcare professionals using the Tec 850 ISO Anesthesia Vaporizers with the specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice are most at risk. Patients receiving anesthesia from these devices may experience inadequate pain management.
Check the serial number on your Tec 850 ISO Anesthesia Vaporizer. Affected units have serial numbers starting with SQAC00742 through SQAD01257 as listed in the official recall notice.
Look for the serial number on your Tec 850 ISO Anesthesia Vaporizer. Affected units have serial numbers starting with SQAC00742 through SQAD01257.
Due to a manufacturing issue, certain Tec 850 ISO Anesthesia Vaporizers can deliver less anesthetic agent than the dial setting indicates, which may lead to inadequate anesthesia levels during surgery.
Check the serial number on your vaporizer. If it starts with SQAC00742 through SQAD01257, it is affected and you should contact GE Medical Systems for further instructions.
The recall indicates a potential for inadequate anesthesia levels, but the risk of serious injury is not described as immediate or severe in normal use. This is a low-risk issue requiring verification of the serial number.
We’ve drafted a message you can send GE Medical Systems to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0817-2025 — GE Medical Systems GE Medical Systems Hello, I own a GE Medical Systems that is covered by recall Z-0817-2025 from GE Medical Systems. 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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