Datex-Ohmeda recalls Avance anesthesia machines due to risk of patient injury from incorrect circuit connections. All models with Auxiliary Common Gas Outlet (ACGO) option are affected. No specific remedy stated in recall notice.
Potential issue that may arise if the limb of a patient breathing circuit is mistakenly connected to the Auxiliary Common Gas Outlet (ACGO) port.
Datex-Ohmeda is recalling all Avance anesthesia machines that have the Auxiliary Common Gas Outlet (ACGO) option. This could cause serious harm if a patient's breathing circuit is mistakenly connected to the wrong port during surgery.
If a patient's breathing circuit is accidentally connected to the Auxiliary Common Gas Outlet (ACGO) port instead of the correct port, it could cause improper gas delivery. This might lead to inadequate anesthesia or oxygen levels during surgery, potentially causing serious harm to the patient.
Medical professionals using the Avance anesthesia machine are most at risk. All units with the ACGO option are affected, regardless of serial number or model.
Check if your Avance anesthesia machine has the Auxiliary Common Gas Outlet (ACGO) option. All units with this feature are affected, and no specific model or serial numbers are excluded.
Verify that the patient's breathing circuit is properly connected to the correct port, not the Auxiliary Common Gas Outlet (ACGO) port.
No, all Avance anesthesia machines with the Auxiliary Common Gas Outlet (ACGO) option are affected. There are no specific model or serial numbers.
The recall does not require immediate stop use. Medical professionals should check connections carefully to avoid incorrect port usage.
Consult your anesthesia provider for guidance on proper setup. The recall does not specify a return or repair process.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Datex-Ohmed: A to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0078-2025 — Datex-Ohmed: A Datex-Ohmed: A Hello, I own a Datex-Ohmed: A that is covered by recall Z-0078-2025 from Datex-Ohmed: A. 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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