GE Medical Systems recalls Tec 820 SEV Anesthesia Vaporizers with specific serial numbers due to manufacturing issues that may deliver less anesthetic than set. Affected units can be identified by serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
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 820 SEV Anesthesia Vaporizers because a manufacturing issue may cause them to deliver less anesthetic agent than the dial setting. This could lead to inadequate anesthesia during surgery.
The vaporizers have a manufacturing defect that causes them to deliver less anesthetic agent than the dial setting indicates. This means patients might receive inadequate anesthesia during surgery, potentially leading to complications.
Healthcare professionals using the Tec 820 SEV Anesthesia Vaporizers for surgical anesthesia are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgery with these devices could receive insufficient anesthesia.
Check the serial number on the vaporizer. Affected units have specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice, including SQBC04329, SQBD02691, and other serial numbers provided in the record.
Look for the serial number on the vaporizer to confirm if it is in the list of affected units provided in the recall notice.
Due to a manufacturing issue, certain Tec 820 SEV Anesthesia Vaporizers can deliver less anesthetic agent than the vaporizer dial setting.
Check the serial number on the vaporizer. Affected units have specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice, including SQBC04329, SQBD02691, and other serial numbers provided in the record.
The recall notice does not specify a remedy, so affected users should contact GE Medical Systems for further instructions.
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-0816-2025 — GE Medical Systems GE Medical Systems Hello, I own a GE Medical Systems that is covered by recall Z-0816-2025 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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