GE Healthcare recalls v2.0 Central Station models with unapproved keyboards that may mute alarms, risking missed critical alerts. Affected units include specific serial numbers and versions.
If the CARESCAPE Central Station v2.0 is used with an unapproved keyboard, the audio can be muted resulting in loss of audible alarms.
GE Healthcare is recalling certain CARESCAPE Central Station models that may mute audible alarms if used with unapproved keyboards. This could lead to missing critical medical alerts, especially in healthcare settings.
The device may mute audio alarms when paired with unapproved keyboards, causing critical medical alerts to go unnoticed. This could lead to delayed responses to emergencies in healthcare environments.
Healthcare facilities using the recalled CARESCAPE Central Station models are most at risk, particularly those with unapproved keyboards. Patients and staff relying on audible alarms for critical alerts may be affected.
Check for serial numbers starting with SKN (MAI700 Integrated) or SNF (MAS700 Desktop) on the device. The device must be version 2.0.x (v2.0.0 to v2.0.3) with specific UDI numbers.
Ensure the keyboard is approved by GE Healthcare for this device model.
Confirm the device version matches the recalled versions (v2.0.0 to v2.0.3) with the specified serial numbers.
The audio alarms may mute, causing critical medical alerts to go unnoticed.
Check the serial number: SKN for MAI700 Integrated or SNF for MAS700 Desktop, and ensure it's version 2.0.x with specific UDI numbers.
No, but you should verify keyboard compatibility and device version to avoid audio mute.
We’ve drafted a message you can send GE Healthcare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0808-2022 — GE Healthcare GE Healthcare Hello, I own a GE Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-0808-2022 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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