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Canister: CO2 canister with GE part numbers 1407-3200-000… recallZ-1443-2013 · GE Healthcare, LLC · initiated May 14, 2013

Class II Terminated All recalls posted in June 2013

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  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from GE Healthcare, LLC or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

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Why it was recalled

GE Healthcare has recently become aware of a potential safety issue involving the reusable CO2 absorbent canister accessory used with Aespire, Aespire View, Avance, Avance CS2, Aisys, ADU, 9100, M900, M904, 9300 systems. Reusable CO2 absorbent canisters accessories may not seal properly.

FDA root cause category: Component change control

What the company is doing

GE Healthcare sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION" letter April 30, 2013 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. A Fax back form was included with the letter requesting the consignees to complete and return.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1443-2013
Recall class
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
May 14, 2013
Posted by the FDA
Jun 3, 2013
Recalling firm
GE Healthcare, LLC
Quantity
800
Product code
BSZ
FDA submissions
K090892, K110213, K112722, K122445, K123125
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of AZ, CA, CO, CT, ID, MK, MI, NJ, NY, OH, TN, TX, and VA, and the countries of INDIA, AUSTRALIA, BAHRAIN, BANGLADESH, BOLIVIA, BOSNIA & HERZEGOWINA, BRAZIL, CANADA, CHILE, CHINA, COLOMBIA, CZECH REPUBLIC, EGYPT, EL SALVADOR, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, HONG KONG, HUNGARY, INDONESIA, IRAQ,ISRAEL, ITALY, JAPAN, REPUBLIC OF KOREA,LEBANON, MALAYSIA, MEXICO, NETHERLAND,NEW ZEALAND, OMAN, PARAGUAY, PERU., PHILIPPINES, RUSSIAN FEDERATION, SAUDI ARABIA, SERBIA, SINGAPORE, SLOVAKIA, SOUTH AFRICA, THAILAND, TURKEY, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES , UNITED KINGDOM, and VIET NAM.

Product description

Canister: CO2 canister with GE part numbers 1407-3200-000, 1407-7004-000, or M1084850. Intended to provide general inhalation anesthesia and ventilatory support.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Canisters with date code of 02-2013 (Feb 2013)

Other devices under the same FDA submission

2 devices cleared under K090892, K110213, K112722, K122445, K123125 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

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