GE Healthcare recalls flow sensors with August 2020 manufacturing date that may cause small punctures or cuts 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 damage medical tubes with small punctures or cuts. This affects specific ventilator and monitoring devices used in hospitals and clinics. The risk is low but requires immediate attention to prevent tube damage during medical procedures.
The flow sensors could create small punctures or cuts in medical tubes during normal use. This might lead to tube damage or leaks during medical procedures, but the risk is low and not life-threatening.
Healthcare providers using GE's Aespire, Aestiva, Avance, and other ventilator models with August 2020 flow sensors are most at risk. Hospitals and clinics that use these devices may need to check their equipment.
Check for flow sensors with an etched manufacturing date of August 2020 (2020-08). 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 August 2020 (2020-08), it is affected.
If you have an affected flow sensor, stop using it immediately to prevent tube damage.
The recall does not specify replacement; it only says to stop using affected sensors. Contact GE Healthcare for further instructions.
Affected devices include Aespire 7100/11, Aespire 7900, Aestiva 7100, Aestiva 7900, Avance, and other models listed in the recall notice.
The recall states the sensors could cause small punctures or cuts in tubes, but it is not described as a serious safety risk.
We’ve drafted a message you can send GE Healthcare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0316-2021 — GE Healthcare GE Healthcare Hello, I own a GE Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-0316-2021 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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