Recall Z-0682-2016— GE Medical Systems, LLC

Class II FDA medical device recall by GE Medical Systems, LLC, initiated 2015-12-15, terminated 2016-09-21. FDA's recall record names no specific 510(k) clearance for this event. Product: Anesthesia device service kits. ASSY-MSN, VENT ENGINE ASSY, 1503-8101-000 ASSY-MSN, VENT ENGINE ASSY 7900, 1009-8216-000 ASSY-MSN, VENT ENGINE ASSY AESPIRE 7900 1009-8423-000 ASSY-MSN, VENT ENGINE ASSY, AESTIVA 7900 MRI 1503-8102-000 ASSY-MSN, VLV ASSY DR GAS CHK BCG, Manufacturing assembly - Buy 1503-3006-000 Service kits containing the ventilator Drive Gas Check Valve shipped from April 20, 2015 through October 2015 are also affected and could have been installed on Aespire 7900, Aespire View, Aestiva 7900, Aestiva MRI, Aisys, Aisys CS2, Avance, Avance CS2 Anesthesia, and Amingo devices. (Service kit part numbers: 1009-8216-000, 1503-3006-000, 1503-8102-000, 1009-8423-000, 1503-8101-000).. Reason: The Drive Gas Check Valve of certain Anesthesia products could become stuck in a fixed open position, which could cause pressure to build in the mechanical ventilation cycle. If this issue is left unresolved, it could result in excessive or prolonged pressure in the patient breathing circuit during ventilation potentially resulting in barotrauma..

Recalling firm

GE Medical Systems, LLC

Classification

Class II

Status

Terminated

Initiated

2015-12-15

Terminated

2016-09-21

Firm location

Waukesha, WI, United States

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