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FDA Devices Critical Class I Terminated

GE Healthcare, Aestiva/5 7900 SmartVent, anesthesia machine. Used in Datex-Ohmeda Aestiva/5 Anesthesia Systems.

Reported: June 27, 2012 Initiated: April 10, 2012 #Z-1787-2012

Product Description

GE Healthcare, Aestiva/5 7900 SmartVent, anesthesia machine. Used in Datex-Ohmeda Aestiva/5 Anesthesia Systems.

Reason for Recall

GE Healthcare has recently become aware of a potential safety issue due to the interlock slide mechanism missing from the 3-vaporizer manifold of your Aestiva 7900 Anesthesia Device. This Potential for two (2) vaporizers delivering agent at the same time. This could manifest as over delivery of a single agent if both vaporizers contain the same agent or as delivery of more than one agent. This m

Details

Recalling Firm
GE Healthcare, LLC
Units Affected
8
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution - including the states of AL, FL, GA, MO, and VA.
Location
Waukesha, WI

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
GE Healthcare, Aestiva/5 7900 SmartVent, anesthesia machine. Used in Datex-Ohmeda Aestiva/5 Anesthesia Systems.. Recalled by GE Healthcare, LLC. Units affected: 8.
Why was this product recalled?
GE Healthcare has recently become aware of a potential safety issue due to the interlock slide mechanism missing from the 3-vaporizer manifold of your Aestiva 7900 Anesthesia Device. This Potential for two (2) vaporizers delivering agent at the same time. This could manifest as over delivery of a single agent if both vaporizers contain the same agent or as delivery of more than one agent. This m
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 27, 2012. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-1787-2012.