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Class I Recall

Avance. This anesthesia gas machine is intended to provide general inhalation anesthesia and ventilatory support to pati

Datex-Ohmeda, Inc.

Summary

The FDA issued a Class I for Avance. This anesthesia gas machine is intended to provide general inhalation an by Datex-Ohmeda, Inc.. Reason: Potential issue that may arise if the limb of a patient breathing circuit is mistakenly connected to the Auxiliary Common Gas Outlet (ACGO) port..

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-0078-2025

Action Date

2024-10-30

Status

Ongoing

Category

device

Product Description

Avance. This anesthesia gas machine is intended to provide general inhalation anesthesia and ventilatory support to patients and are to be used only by medical professionals trained and qualified in the administration of general anesthesia.

Lot/Code Info: GTIN: 00840682102322. Model Number: 1009-9002-000. All Serial Numbers. Not model or lot specific. All devices of the indicated products configured with the AGCO option are potentially affected.

Quantity Affected: 9,349 units

Reason for Recall

Potential issue that may arise if the limb of a patient breathing circuit is mistakenly connected to the Auxiliary Common Gas Outlet (ACGO) port.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Aland Islands, ALBANIA, Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, BAHAMAS, Bahrain, Bangladesh, BARBADOS, BELARUS, Belgium, Benin, Bermuda, Bolivia, BONAIRE, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Chile, CHINA, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Curacao, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, ETHIOPIA, Falkland Islands, Finland, France, French Polynesia, Gabon, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gilbrator, Greece, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, ICELAND, India, Indonesia, Iran, IRAQ, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, JAPAN, Jordan, Kazakhstan, KENYA, Korea (Republic Of), Korea, Republic of, Kuwait, Laos, LATVIA, Lebanon, Libya, LITHUANIA, Macedonia, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, MAURITIUS, Mexico, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, PAKISTAN, Palestine, State of, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, PUERTO RICO, Qatar, REUNION, ROMANIA, Russia, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, SINGAPORE, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Tanzania, THAILAND, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, T¿rkiye, Uganda, UKRAINE, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, UZBEKISTAN, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen.

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2024-07-12

Company

Context & Analysis

This is a Class I recall. Class I recalls are the most serious — there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

This was one of 253 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 403 device-related FDA actions this month.

Datex-Ohmeda, Inc. has 29 FDA actions in our database, including 24 recalls and 5 clearances.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class I recall?

A Class I recall is the most serious type. The FDA has determined there is a reasonable probability that the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Consumers should stop using the product immediately.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Datex-Ohmeda, Inc.) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does Datex-Ohmeda, Inc. have FDA actions?

Datex-Ohmeda, Inc. has 29 FDA actions in our database, including 24 recalls and 5 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-0078-2025" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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