Datex-Ohmeda Neonatal Flow Sensor Cable Recall: Missing Connector Housing Risk
Datex-Ohmeda recalls neonatal flow sensor cables for CARESCAPE R860 and ENGSTROM devices due to missing connector housing exposing wires. Affected units have specific serial numbers and model numbers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The Neonatal Flow Sensor Cable may be missing the connector housing exposing the wires in the cable.
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What happened, in plain English
Datex-Ohmeda is recalling neonatal flow sensor cables used on CARESCAPE R860 and ENGSTROM ventilators because the cables may be missing the connector housing, exposing the wires. This could lead to electrical hazards if the cables are damaged or improperly handled. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/70703-datex-ohmeda-neonatal-flow-sensor-cable-recall-missing-connector-housing.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/70703-datex-ohmeda-neonatal-flow-sensor-cable-recall-missing-connector-housing · Updated August 20, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-2738-2018
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“Datex-Ohmeda Neonatal Flow Sensor Cable Recall: Missing Connector Housing Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 20, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/70703-datex-ohmeda-neonatal-flow-sensor-cable-recall-missing-connector-housing. Based on FDA recall #Z-2738-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2738-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The neonatal flow sensor cable may have a missing connector housing, which exposes the internal wires. This could lead to electrical short circuits or damage if the cable is bent, crushed, or improperly handled during use.
Who’s affected
Healthcare providers using neonatal ventilators with the specified model numbers and serial numbers are most at risk. The recall affects specific units sold in the U.S. for neonatal care.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your neonatal ventilator is a CARESCAPE R860, ENGSTROM CARESTATION, or ENGSTROM PRO model with the listed serial numbers or model numbers (1506-8600-000, 1505-5604-000, or 2080496-010).
- Brand
Datex-Ohmeda- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Cable Serial Numbers
Look for the serial numbers on the cable, which are listed in the recall notice (e.g., CBRX00981, CBRX00984, etc.).
Contact Manufacturer
Reach out to Datex-Ohmeda for guidance on whether your specific cable is affected and what to do next.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.
FDA distribution: “Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) to: Washington, DC and countries of: Algeria, Bangladesh, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kenya, Lebanon, Malaysia,…” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 8 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
How can I tell if the cable is missing the connector housing?
The recall states the cable may be missing the connector housing, but there's no specific visual indicator mentioned in the record.
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Where this comes from
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.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-2738-2018 (June 28, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2738-2018 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 20, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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