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Aisys recallZ-1427-2022 · GE Healthcare, LLC · initiated May 27, 2022

Open, Classified

Is my device affected?

  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

The base of the anesthesia system can have a crack and could potentially fracture resulting in a tip or overbalance of the anesthesia system. This can result in potential injury if it falls on a person.

FDA root cause category: Process control

What the company is doing

The recalling firm issued letters dated 5/27/2022 via traceable means on 5/27/2022 which were addressed to the Director of Respiratory, Chief of Anesthesia, Health Care Administrator/Risk Manager, and Director of Biomedical/Clinical Engineering. The letter is flagged that the consignee needs to ensure all potential users in the facility are made aware of this safety notification and recommended actions. The notification informs the consignees of the affected devices, the safety issue, and actions to be taken. The actions notified the consignee they can continue to use the anesthesia system by following instructions listed in the letter. The instructions were to inspect the anesthesia system for cracks at the rear of the base as depicted in the diagram and photograph, and if no cracks are observed, they can continue to use the anesthesia system. If a crack at the rear is observed, they can continue to use the system under the following conditions: Limit the movement of the system using care on uneven flooring/threshold and ensure the floor is clear of obstacles (cables, power cords, etc.); and do not exceed the recommended weight limit for equipment mounted or supported by the anesthesia system. A Medical Device Notification Acknowledgement Response form was to be completed and returned within 30 days of receipt to acknowledge receipt and understanding of the notification. The letter informs the consignee that the recalling firm will inspect all affected devices at no cost and that a firm representative will contact the consignee to arrange for the correction.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1427-2022
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated by the company
May 27, 2022
Recalling firm
GE Healthcare, LLC
Quantity
667 devices
Product code
BSZ
FDA submissions
K172045
Distribution
Distribution was made to AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MT, NC, NE, NV, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, and WV. There was also military distribution but no government distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Australia, Canada, China, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and Vietnam.

Product description

GE Healthcare Avance CS2, Avance CS2 Pro Anesthesia Systems, Part #1009-9050-000; and Aisys CS2 Anesthesia Systems, Part # 1011-9050-000.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Avance CS2 and Avance CS2 Pro - GTIN 00840682102322, all serial numbers; Aisys CS2 - GTIN 00840682102292, all serial numbers.

Devices named in this recall

2 devices in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.

Product lines

Other devices under the same FDA submission

4 devices cleared under K172045 are not named by identifier in this recall. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

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