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.
The Neonatal Flow Sensor Cable may be missing the connector housing exposing the wires in the cable.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Look for the serial numbers on the cable, which are listed in the recall notice (e.g., CBRX00981, CBRX00984, etc.).
Reach out to Datex-Ohmeda for guidance on whether your specific cable is affected and what to do next.
If your ventilator model is CARESCAPE R860, ENGSTROM CARESTATION, or ENGSTROM PRO with the listed serial numbers or model numbers, it may be affected.
The recall states the cable may be missing the connector housing, but there's no specific visual indicator mentioned in the record.
The recall record doesn't specify a remedy, so contact Datex-Ohmeda directly for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Datex-Ohmeda to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2738-2018 — Datex-Ohmeda Datex-Ohmeda Hello, I own a Datex-Ohmeda that is covered by recall Z-2738-2018 from Datex-Ohmeda. 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.
