GE Healthcare recalls flow sensors from August 2020 with potential small punctures in tubes. Affected models include Aespire 7100/11, Aespire 7900, and others. Stop using if you have these parts.
Flow sensors could have damaged tubes in the form of small punctures or cuts.
GE Healthcare is recalling flow sensors made in August 2020 that could cause small punctures or cuts in medical tubes. This risk matters because damaged tubes might lead to complications during medical procedures.
The flow sensors could create small punctures or cuts in medical tubes during use. This might cause leaks or blockages in the tubes, potentially affecting medical procedures.
Users of GE Healthcare medical devices with the specific flow sensors from August 2020. Patients and healthcare providers using these devices are most at risk.
Check for flow sensors with an etched manufacturing date of 2020-08 (August 2020). Affected models include Aespire 7100/11, Aespire 7900, Aestiva 7100, and others listed in the recall notice.
Look for an etched manufacturing date on the flow sensor; if it shows 2020-08 (August 2020), it is affected.
The recall states these sensors could cause small punctures or cuts in tubes, so they are not safe to use without replacement.
Affected devices include Aespire 7100/11, Aespire 7900, Aestiva 7100, Aestiva 7900, Aestiva MRI, and others listed in the recall notice.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact GE Healthcare for guidance on safe handling or replacement.
We’ve drafted a message you can send GE Healthcare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0315-2021 — GE Healthcare GE Healthcare Hello, I own a GE Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-0315-2021 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.
