[Recalled] GE Healthcare, Aestiva/5 7900 SmartVent, anesthesia machine. Used in Datex-Ohmeda Aestiva/5 Anesthesia Systems. — GE Healthcare has recently become aware of a potential safety issue due to the… | FDA 2012-04-10

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Recall details

Why it was recalled

According to the FDA_DEVICE notice, the identified hazard is: 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

This Class I recall concerns device products distributed in United States and was recorded by FDA_DEVICE. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.

What to do if you own this product

Stop using the product immediately and follow the authority's remedy (return, repair, or disposal).

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