TEC 6 PLUS VAP DES 220/240V ENRecalls & reported problems
Datex-Ohmeda Inc · Class 2
All models of TEC 6 PLUS (3)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
1 open recall names this device. See the recall details and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.
Quick summary
This Datex-Ohmeda Tec 6 Plus vaporizer is an anesthesia vaporizer, the unit that turns liquid anesthetic into gas for breathing during surgery. The 48 reports describe the machine delivering less anesthetic agent than the dial setting, in some cases far below it, all found during pre-use checks or recall inspections with no patient involved. No deaths and no injuries were reported. One open recall, started in November 2024, covers a manufacturing issue that can cause reduced agent delivery.
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- Adverse event reports
- 48
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 1
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 48 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00840682112659), received between Jan 10, 2025 and Sep 4, 2025 — classified as 48 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Output below Specifications” (48 reports).
1 FDA recall record name this device's identifier, 1 still open.
2 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K000275); they may or may not involve this specific model.
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Recalls naming this device
- Nov 18, 2024Class IIOpen, Classified
Due to a manufacturing issue, certain Tec 6 Plus and Tec 800 series vaporizers can deliver less anesthetic agent than the vaporizer dial setting.
Z-0814-2025 · Root cause: Process control · Recall details · FDA record ↗
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Output below Specifications48
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions48
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 48 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 4, 2025Output below Specifications; Output below Specifications
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS A MALFUNCTION RESULTING IN AGENT DELIVERY LESS THAN 20% FROM THE SETTING DURING PRE-USE CHECKOUT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22961239 ↗MalfunctionMay 21, 2025Output below Specifications; Output below Specifications
AS A RESULT OF AN INSPECTION THAT WAS COMPLETED AS PART OF THE CORRECTION AND REMOVAL INITIATED BY GE HEALTHCARE (GEHC) ON 27-NOV-2024, (RECALL NO. Z-0814-2025) THIS UNIT WAS IDENTIFIED AS HAVING AN ISSUE WITH REDUCED CONCENTRATION DELIVERY OF ANESTHETIC AGENT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22062606 ↗MalfunctionMay 21, 2025Output below Specifications; Output below Specifications
AS A RESULT OF AN INSPECTION THAT WAS COMPLETED AS PART OF THE CORRECTION AND REMOVAL INITIATED BY GE HEALTHCARE (GEHC) ON 27-NOV-2024, (RECALL NO. Z-0814-2025) THIS UNIT WAS IDENTIFIED AS HAVING AN ISSUE WITH REDUCED CONCENTRATION DELIVERY OF ANESTHETIC AGENT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22062561 ↗MalfunctionMay 21, 2025Output below Specifications; Output below Specifications
AS A RESULT OF AN INSPECTION THAT WAS COMPLETED AS PART OF THE CORRECTION AND REMOVAL INITIATED BY GE HEALTHCARE (GEHC) ON 27-NOV-2024, (RECALL NO. Z-0814-2025) THIS UNIT WAS IDENTIFIED AS HAVING AN ISSUE WITH REDUCED CONCENTRATION DELIVERY OF ANESTHETIC AGENT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22062387 ↗MalfunctionMay 21, 2025Output below Specifications; Output below Specifications
AS A RESULT OF AN INSPECTION THAT WAS COMPLETED AS PART OF THE CORRECTION AND REMOVAL INITIATED BY GE HEALTHCARE (GEHC) ON (B)(6) 2024, (RECALL NO. Z-0814-2025) THIS UNIT WAS IDENTIFIED AS HAVING AN ISSUE WITH REDUCED CONCENTRATION DELIVERY OF ANESTHETIC AGENT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22062113 ↗MalfunctionMay 21, 2025Output below Specifications; Output below Specifications
AS A RESULT OF AN INSPECTION THAT WAS COMPLETED AS PART OF THE CORRECTION AND REMOVAL INITIATED BY GE HEALTHCARE (GEHC) ON 27-NOV-2024, (RECALL NO. Z-0814-2025) THIS UNIT WAS IDENTIFIED AS HAVING AN ISSUE WITH REDUCED CONCENTRATION DELIVERY OF ANESTHETIC AGENT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22062064 ↗MalfunctionMay 21, 2025Output below Specifications; Output below Specifications
AS A RESULT OF AN INSPECTION THAT WAS COMPLETED AS PART OF THE CORRECTION AND REMOVAL INITIATED BY GE HEALTHCARE (GEHC) ON 27-NOV-2024, (RECALL NO. Z-0814-2025) THIS UNIT WAS IDENTIFIED AS HAVING AN ISSUE WITH REDUCED CONCENTRATION DELIVERY OF ANESTHETIC AGENT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22060483 ↗MalfunctionMay 21, 2025Output below Specifications; Output below Specifications
AS A RESULT OF AN INSPECTION THAT WAS COMPLETED AS PART OF THE CORRECTION AND REMOVAL INITIATED BY GE HEALTHCARE (GEHC) ON 27-NOV-2024, (RECALL NO. Z-0814-2025) THIS UNIT WAS IDENTIFIED AS HAVING AN ISSUE WITH REDUCED CONCENTRATION DELIVERY OF ANESTHETIC AGENT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22060068 ↗MalfunctionMay 16, 2025Output below Specifications; Output below Specifications
AS A RESULT OF AN INSPECTION THAT WAS COMPLETED AS PART OF THE CORRECTION AND REMOVAL INITIATED BY GE HEALTHCARE (GEHC) ON 27-NOV-2024, (RECALL NO. Z-0814-2025) THIS UNIT WAS IDENTIFIED AS HAVING AN ISSUE WITH REDUCED CONCENTRATION DELIVERY OF ANESTHETIC AGENT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22038490 ↗MalfunctionMay 16, 2025Output below Specifications; Output below Specifications
AS A RESULT OF AN INSPECTION THAT WAS COMPLETED AS PART OF THE CORRECTION AND REMOVAL INITIATED BY GE HEALTHCARE (GEHC) ON 27-NOV-2024, (RECALL NO. Z-0814-2025). THIS UNIT WAS IDENTIFIED AS HAVING AN ISSUE WITH REDUCED CONCENTRATION DELIVERY OF ANESTHETIC AGENT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22038277 ↗MalfunctionMay 16, 2025Output below Specifications; Output below Specifications
AS A RESULT OF AN INSPECTION THAT WAS COMPLETED AS PART OF THE CORRECTION AND REMOVAL INITIATED BY GE HEALTHCARE (GEHC) ON 27-NOV-2024, (RECALL NO. Z-0814-2025) THIS UNIT WAS IDENTIFIED AS HAVING AN ISSUE WITH REDUCED CONCENTRATION DELIVERY OF ANESTHETIC AGENT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22036175 ↗MalfunctionMay 15, 2025Output below Specifications; Output below Specifications
AS A RESULT OF AN INSPECTION THAT WAS COMPLETED AS PART OF THE CORRECTION AND REMOVAL INITIATED BY GE HEALTHCARE (GEHC) ON 27-NOV-2024, (RECALL NO. Z-0814-2025) THIS UNIT WAS IDENTIFIED AS HAVING AN ISSUE WITH REDUCED CONCENTRATION DELIVERY OF ANESTHETIC AGENT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22026180 ↗MalfunctionMay 15, 2025Output below Specifications; Output below Specifications
AS A RESULT OF AN INSPECTION THAT WAS COMPLETED AS PART OF THE CORRECTION AND REMOVAL INITIATED BY GE HEALTHCARE (GEHC) ON 27-NOV-2024, (RECALL NO. Z-0814-2025) THIS UNIT WAS IDENTIFIED AS HAVING AN ISSUE WITH REDUCED CONCENTRATION DELIVERY OF ANESTHETIC AGENT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22023884 ↗MalfunctionMay 14, 2025Output below Specifications; Output below Specifications
AS A RESULT OF AN INSPECTION THAT WAS COMPLETED AS PART OF THE CORRECTION AND REMOVAL INITIATED BY GE HEALTHCARE (GEHC) ON 27-NOV-2024, (RECALL NO. Z-0814-2025) THIS UNIT WAS IDENTIFIED AS HAVING AN ISSUE WITH REDUCED CONCENTRATION DELIVERY OF ANESTHETIC AGENT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22023324 ↗MalfunctionMay 13, 2025Output below Specifications; Output below Specifications
AS A RESULT OF AN INSPECTION THAT WAS COMPLETED AS PART OF THE CORRECTION AND REMOVAL INITIATED BY GE HEALTHCARE (GEHC) ON 27-NOV-2024, (RECALL NO. Z-0814-2025) THIS UNIT WAS IDENTIFIED AS HAVING AN ISSUE WITH REDUCED CONCENTRATION DELIVERY OF ANESTHETIC AGENT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22008496 ↗MalfunctionApr 29, 2025Output below Specifications; Output below Specifications
AS A RESULT OF AN INSPECTION THAT WAS COMPLETED AS PART OF THE CORRECTION AND REMOVAL INITIATED BY GE HEALTHCARE (GEHC) ON 27-NOV-2024, (RECALL NO. Z-0814-2025) THIS UNIT WAS IDENTIFIED AS HAVING AN ISSUE WITH REDUCED CONCENTRATION DELIVERY OF ANESTHETIC AGENT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21927469 ↗MalfunctionApr 29, 2025Output below Specifications; Output below Specifications
AS A RESULT OF AN INSPECTION THAT WAS COMPLETED AS PART OF THE CORRECTION AND REMOVAL INITIATED BY GE HEALTHCARE (GEHC) ON 27-NOV-2024, (RECALL NO. Z-0814-2025) THIS UNIT WAS IDENTIFIED AS HAVING AN ISSUE WITH REDUCED CONCENTRATION DELIVERY OF ANESTHETIC AGENT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21927409 ↗MalfunctionApr 29, 2025Output below Specifications; Output below Specifications
AS A RESULT OF AN INSPECTION THAT WAS COMPLETED AS PART OF THE CORRECTION AND REMOVAL INITIATED BY GE HEALTHCARE (GEHC) ON 27-NOV-2024, (RECALL NO. Z-0814-2025) THIS UNIT WAS IDENTIFIED AS HAVING AN ISSUE WITH REDUCED CONCENTRATION DELIVERY OF ANESTHETIC AGENT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21927397 ↗MalfunctionMar 26, 2025Output below Specifications; Output below Specifications
AS A RESULT OF AN INSPECTION THAT WAS COMPLETED AS PART OF THE CORRECTION AND REMOVAL INITIATED BY GE HEALTHCARE (GEHC) ON 27-NOV-2024, (RECALL NO. Z-0814-2025) THIS UNIT WAS IDENTIFIED AS HAVING AN ISSUE WITH REDUCED CONCENTRATION DELIVERY OF ANESTHETIC AGENT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21704313 ↗MalfunctionMar 19, 2025Output below Specifications; Output below Specifications
AS A RESULT OF AN INSPECTION THAT WAS COMPLETED AS PART OF THE CORRECTION AND REMOVAL INITIATED BY GE HEALTHCARE (GEHC) ON 27-NOV-2024, (RECALL NO. Z-0814-2025) THIS UNIT WAS IDENTIFIED AS HAVING AN ISSUE WITH REDUCED CONCENTRATION DELIVERY OF ANESTHETIC AGENT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21649605 ↗MalfunctionMar 19, 2025Output below Specifications; Output below Specifications
AS A RESULT OF AN INSPECTION THAT WAS COMPLETED AS PART OF THE CORRECTION AND REMOVAL INITIATED BY GE HEALTHCARE (GEHC) ON 27-NOV-2024, (RECALL NO. Z-0814-2025) THIS UNIT WAS IDENTIFIED AS HAVING AN ISSUE WITH REDUCED CONCENTRATION DELIVERY OF ANESTHETIC AGENT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21640202 ↗MalfunctionMar 13, 2025Output below Specifications; Output below Specifications
AS A RESULT OF AN INSPECTION THAT WAS COMPLETED AS PART OF THE CORRECTION AND REMOVAL INITIATED BY GE HEALTHCARE (GEHC) ON 27-NOV-2024, (RECALL NO. Z-0814-2025) THIS UNIT WAS IDENTIFIED AS HAVING AN ISSUE WITH REDUCED CONCENTRATION DELIVERY OF ANESTHETIC AGENT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21595399 ↗MalfunctionMar 11, 2025Output below Specifications; Output below Specifications
AS A RESULT OF AN INSPECTION THAT WAS COMPLETED AS PART OF THE CORRECTION AND REMOVAL INITIATED BY GE HEALTHCARE (GEHC) ON 27-NOV-2024, (RECALL NO. Z-0814-2025) THIS UNIT WAS IDENTIFIED AS HAVING AN ISSUE WITH REDUCED CONCENTRATION DELIVERY OF ANESTHETIC AGENT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21570306 ↗MalfunctionMar 11, 2025Output below Specifications; Output below Specifications
AS A RESULT OF AN INSPECTION THAT WAS COMPLETED AS PART OF THE CORRECTION AND REMOVAL INITIATED BY GE HEALTHCARE (GEHC) ON 27-NOV-2024, (RECALL NO. Z-0814-2025) THIS UNIT WAS IDENTIFIED AS HAVING AN ISSUE WITH REDUCED CONCENTRATION DELIVERY OF ANESTHETIC AGENT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21570299 ↗MalfunctionMar 11, 2025Output below Specifications; Output below Specifications
AS A RESULT OF AN INSPECTION THAT WAS COMPLETED AS PART OF THE CORRECTION AND REMOVAL INITIATED BY GE HEALTHCARE (GEHC) ON 27-NOV-2024, (RECALL NO. Z-0814-2025) THIS UNIT WAS IDENTIFIED AS HAVING AN ISSUE WITH REDUCED CONCENTRATION DELIVERY OF ANESTHETIC AGENT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21570288 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K000275. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-2161-2013 · Jul 29, 2013 · TerminatedTec 6 continuous Flow Vaporizer and Tec 6 Plus Anesthesia Vaporizer. The Datex-Ohmeda Tec 6 Plus and Tec 6 Plus NAD Variant is an electronic vaporizer which delivers the anesthe
- Z-0201-2007 · Sep 15, 2006 · TerminatedDatex-Ohmeda Tec 6 Plus Desflurane Vaporizer. It is an electronic vaporizer which delivers the anesthetic agent desflurane.
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026 · each recall links to the FDA recall notice
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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