GE Healthcare recalls ventilators with insufficient battery backup that may shut down prematurely when not connected to AC power. Affected models include CARESCAPE R860 and ENGSTROM series with specific serial numbers. Stop using immediately to prevent life-threatening shutdowns.
Insufficient battery backup power resulting in premature shutdown of the ventilator when not connected to AC mains power supply.
GE Healthcare is recalling ventilators with insufficient battery backup that can shut down prematurely when not plugged into AC power. This hazard could cause life-threatening situations for patients using these devices. Affected ventilators include specific CARESCAPE R860 and ENGSTROM models with listed serial numbers.
The backup batteries in these ventilators may not hold enough power to keep the device running when disconnected from AC power. This can cause the ventilator to shut down unexpectedly, potentially leading to life-threatening situations for patients who depend on continuous ventilation.
Patients using GE Healthcare ventilators with the listed models and serial numbers are at risk. Healthcare facilities that have these ventilators in use should check if they are affected.
Check if your ventilator has a model number starting with 1506-8600-000 or similar, or a serial number listed in the provided range. Affected models include CARESCAPE R860 Ventilators (K142679) and ENGSTROM series with specific serial numbers.
Immediately stop using the ventilator if it has the affected model or serial numbers listed in the recall.
The recall includes CARESCAPE R860 Ventilators (K142679) and ENGSTROM series with specific serial numbers listed in the record.
Check the model number (starting with 1506-8600-000) or serial number against the list provided in the recall record.
Immediately stop using the ventilator and contact GE Healthcare for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send GE Healthcare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1226-2022 — GE Healthcare GE Healthcare Hello, I own a GE Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-1226-2022 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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