GE Healthcare recalls 156 models of CARESCAPE B850 monitors due to potential loss of monitoring during power outages, which may cause delays in recognizing patient condition changes. Affected units have specific model numbers and serial numbers listed in the recall.
GE HealthCare has become aware of the potential for loss of monitoring on CARESCAPE Canvas 1000, CARESCAPE Canvas Smart Display, and certain versions of CARESCAPE B850 and CARESCAPE B650 monitors if, following the replacement of the CPU timekeeper battery, a mains power loss occurs during active monitoring. In the unlikely event that this occurs, it can result in the displays or monitors not turning on, after the mains power is restored. This can result in a delay in recognizing changes in patient condition until a replacement monitor is connected.
GE Healthcare is recalling 156 specific models of CARESCAPE B850 monitors because replacing the CPU timekeeper battery can cause the monitor to lose monitoring during a power outage. This might delay recognizing changes in a patient's condition until a new monitor is connected. The risk is low but requires attention.
If the CPU timekeeper battery is replaced and a power outage occurs while the monitor is active, the monitor may not turn on after power is restored. This could delay recognizing changes in patient condition until a replacement monitor is connected.
Healthcare facilities using the affected CARESCAPE B850 monitors are most at risk. Patients using these monitors during power outages could experience delays in recognizing condition changes.
Check if your monitor has model numbers MBC303 with serial numbers listed in the 156 specific model numbers provided in the recall. The recall includes detailed serial number ranges for each model.
Verify your monitor's model number (MBC303) and check if it matches the specific serial numbers listed in the recall.
If your monitor is affected, contact GE Healthcare directly for further instructions on how to proceed.
The risk is low: if a power outage occurs after replacing the CPU timekeeper battery, the monitor may not turn on after power is restored, potentially delaying recognition of patient condition changes.
Check if your monitor has model number MBC303 and if its serial number matches one of the 156 specific serial numbers listed in the recall.
No, but if your monitor is affected, you should contact GE Healthcare for specific instructions as the risk is low and only occurs during specific conditions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send GE Healthcare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2172-2024 — GE Healthcare GE Healthcare Hello, I own a GE Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-2172-2024 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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