GE Healthcare recalls B125M Patient Monitors with specific serial numbers that may display inaccurate CO2 measurements when used at elevations above sea level, due to unit settings in mmHg or kPa.
GE Healthcare has become aware that if certain B1x5P / B1x5M patient monitors use "mmHg" or "kPa" as the unit for CO2 measurement, the displayed value for CO2 measurement can be inaccurate when used in a location that is not at or near sea level.
GE Healthcare is recalling certain B125M Patient Monitors that may display inaccurate CO2 measurements when used at locations not at or near sea level. This happens if the monitor is set to use "mmHg" or "kPa" for CO2 units. The recall affects specific models and serial numbers listed in the notice.
The monitor may display inaccurate CO2 measurements when set to use "mmHg" or "kPa" as the unit for CO2 measurement in locations not at or near sea level. This could lead to incorrect patient monitoring readings, but does not cause immediate injury or death.
Healthcare facilities and patients using the recalled B125M Patient Monitors with specific serial numbers listed in the notice. The risk is low as the inaccuracy only affects CO2 measurements at non-sea level elevations, not immediate safety hazards.
Check if your B125M Patient Monitor has the model number 6160000-005 and the specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice. The recall includes a large number of serial numbers starting with SR821... or SR822...
Verify your monitor's model number is 6160000-005 and check if your serial number appears in the list of affected serial numbers provided in the recall notice.
If your monitor is affected, contact GE Healthcare directly for further instructions on how to address the issue.
GE Healthcare has identified that certain B125M Patient Monitors may display inaccurate CO2 measurements when used in locations not at or near sea level, if set to use "mmHg" or "kPa" as the unit for CO2 measurement.
No, you do not need to stop using your monitor. The issue only affects CO2 measurements at non-sea level elevations, not immediate safety hazards.
Check if your monitor has the model number 6160000-005 and if your serial number appears in the list of affected serial numbers provided in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send GE Healthcare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0733-2023 — GE Healthcare GE Healthcare Hello, I own a GE Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-0733-2023 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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