GE Medical Systems China recalls Carestation 620 A1, 650 A1, and 650c A1 models with serial numbers starting with SM or SM617100... due to possible incomplete seal between CO2 absorber and breathing circuit. No remedy specified in recall notice.
Possible incomplete seal between the CO2 absorber and the breathing circuit CO2 bypass port assembly of the Carestation 600 Series systems.
GE Medical Systems China is recalling Carestation 620 A1, Carestation 650 A1, and Carestation 650c A1 models that may have an incomplete seal between the CO2 absorber and breathing circuit CO2 bypass port assembly. This could potentially lead to CO2 buildup during patient ventilation. The recall does not specify a remedy in the official notice.
An incomplete seal between the CO2 absorber and breathing circuit CO2 bypass port assembly could allow CO2 to build up in the patient's breathing circuit during ventilation. This may cause hypercapnia (elevated CO2 levels) which can lead to respiratory distress or other complications.
Patients using these specific Carestation models in hospitals or medical facilities. Owners of the equipment are most at risk as the issue could affect patient safety during ventilation.
Check if your Carestation 620 A1, 650 A1, or 650c A1 has a serial number starting with SM617100 or similar patterns listed in the recall notice. The models are identified by specific model numbers and serial numbers provided in the recall.
Verify if your Carestation model is listed in the recall by checking the serial number (starts with SM617100 or similar patterns) and model numbers.
Carestation 620 A1, Carestation 650 A1, and Carestation 650c A1 models with specific serial numbers starting with SM617100 or similar patterns.
The recall notice does not specify any remedy or action for the affected equipment.
Check the serial number on your equipment; affected units have serial numbers starting with SM617100 or similar patterns listed in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send GE Medical Systems China to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0579-2018 — GE Medical Systems China GE Medical Systems China Hello, I own a GE Medical Systems China that is covered by recall Z-0579-2018 from GE Medical Systems China. 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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