GE Healthcare recalls backup batteries installed on or after April 1, 2019 for Avance anesthesia devices due to potential early failure. Affected units may need replacement to prevent unexpected shutdowns.
Backup batteries can fail earlier than their estimated life.
GE Healthcare is recalling backup batteries installed on or after April 1, 2019 for certain anesthesia devices. These batteries may fail earlier than expected, which could cause the anesthesia machine to shut down unexpectedly during use.
The backup batteries may fail earlier than their estimated life, causing the anesthesia machine to shut down unexpectedly. This could disrupt patient care during medical procedures if the battery fails while the machine is in use.
Anesthesia providers who installed the recalled backup batteries on Avance, Aespire View, Avance CS2, or Avance CS2 Pro devices between April 2019 and present. Patients using these devices during procedures are at risk if the battery fails unexpectedly.
Check if your anesthesia device was installed with a backup battery from GE Healthcare on or after April 1, 2019. Look for part numbers 1009-5682-000-S or 5856787-S on the battery package.
Identify the battery part number on the package to confirm if it matches 1009-5682-000-S or 5856787-S.
Reach out to GE Healthcare for guidance on replacing the battery if it is part of the recall.
The recall does not require immediate replacement; however, if the battery fails, it could cause the anesthesia machine to shut down unexpectedly.
The anesthesia machine may shut down unexpectedly, potentially disrupting patient care during medical procedures.
Check for part numbers 1009-5682-000-S or 5856787-S on the battery package. Batteries installed on or after April 1, 2019 are affected.
We’ve drafted a message you can send GE Healthcare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1286-2022 — GE Healthcare GE Healthcare Hello, I own a GE Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-1286-2022 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.
