GE Healthcare recalls Avance CS2 and CS2 Pro anesthesia devices manufactured on or after April 1, 2019, due to backup batteries failing earlier than expected. Affected units have specific serial numbers and model numbers listed in the recall.
Backup batteries can fail earlier than their estimated life.
GE Healthcare is recalling Avance CS2 and CS2 Pro anesthesia devices made on or after April 1, 2019, because their backup batteries can fail earlier than their estimated life. This could lead to the device not working properly during critical medical procedures.
The backup batteries in these devices can fail earlier than their estimated life, which may cause the anesthesia equipment to stop working during medical procedures. This is a potential risk if the device loses power unexpectedly while in use.
Anesthesia providers and healthcare facilities that own or use these devices are most at risk. The recall affects specific models and serial numbers manufactured from April 2019 onward.
Check if your Avance CS2 or CS2 Pro anesthesia device was manufactured on or after April 1, 2019. Affected units have specific serial numbers and model numbers listed in the recall notice.
Look for the serial number on your device to see if it matches the list of affected serial numbers provided in the recall.
If your device is affected, contact GE Healthcare directly for further instructions on how to proceed with the recall.
The backup batteries in these devices can fail earlier than their estimated life, which may cause the anesthesia equipment to stop working during medical procedures.
Check if your Avance CS2 or CS2 Pro anesthesia device was manufactured on or after April 1, 2019. Affected units have specific serial numbers and model numbers listed in the recall notice.
Contact GE Healthcare directly for further instructions on how to proceed with the recall.
We’ve drafted a message you can send GE Healthcare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1285-2022 — GE Healthcare GE Healthcare Hello, I own a GE Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-1285-2022 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
