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Class II Recall

Field replacement back up batteries distributed on or after April 1, 2019 for Avance CS2, Avance CS2 Pro, Avance, Amingo

GE Healthcare, LLC

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for Field replacement back up batteries distributed on or after April 1, 2019 for Av by GE Healthcare, LLC. Reason: Backup batteries can fail earlier than their estimated life..

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-1286-2022

Action Date

2022-07-06

Status

Ongoing

Category

device

Product Description

Field replacement back up batteries distributed on or after April 1, 2019 for Avance CS2, Avance CS2 Pro, Avance, Amingo, Aespire View anesthesia devices

Lot/Code Info: Field Replacement Units (FRU) Battery kits - PN: 1009-5682-000-S (BTRY SEALED LEAD ACID RECHARGEABLE 12V) or PN: 5856787-S (BTRY SEALED LEAD ACID RECHARGEABLE 12V PAIR), that may have been installed by the customer into any of the following anesthesia systems: o Avance 1009-9002-000 o Aespire View 1009-9212-000 o Avance CS2 and Avance CS2 Pro 1009-9050-000

Quantity Affected: 88,347 batteries

Reason for Recall

Backup batteries can fail earlier than their estimated life.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Algeria, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, China, Columbia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea, Kuwait, Lao PDR, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Nepal, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and Vietnam.

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2022-04-25

Company

GE Healthcare, LLC

Waukesha, WI

Context & Analysis

This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.

This was one of 114 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 413 device-related FDA actions this month.

GE Healthcare, LLC has 104 FDA actions in our database, including 104 recalls.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class II recall?

A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.

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 (GE Healthcare, LLC) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does GE Healthcare, LLC have FDA actions?

GE Healthcare, LLC has 104 FDA actions in our database, including 104 recalls and 0 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-1286-2022" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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