ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1427-2022 ยท BSZ Gas-Machine, Anesthesia

GE Healthcare, LLC

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

DateMay 27, 2022
StatusOpen, Classified
ReasonThe 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.
Root causeProcess control
ActionThe 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
Quantity667 devices
DistributionDistribution 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, Ger
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K172045Aestiva 7900, Aestiva MRI, Aestiva 7100, Aestiva 7100 Compact, Aespire 100, Aespire 7100, Aespire 7900, Aespire View, Av
Datex-Ohmeda, Inc., Nov 3, 2017