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Health product recall

Carestation 620 & 650 (2017-11-03)

Starting date:
November 3, 2017
Posting date:
November 22, 2017
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-65214

Affected products

A. CARESTATION 620
B. CARESTATION 650

Reason

The following issue is being addressed by GE Healthcare file no. FMI 34086: GE Healthcare has recently become aware that an incomplete seal can exist between the CO2 absorber and the breathing circuit CO2 bypass port assembly of the Carestation 600 series systems. An incomplete seal can allow rebreathing of patient gases that have bypassed the CO2 absorbent material and could result in unintended elevated levels of inspired CO2 (FICO2), which could lead to hypercarbia. There have been no injuries reported as a result of this issue.

Affected products

A. CARESTATION 620
 

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number

1012-9620-000

Companies
Manufacturer
Datex-Ohmeda, Inc.
3030 Ohmeda Drive, P.O. Box 7550,
Madison
53707-7550
Wisconsin
UNITED STATES

B. CARESTATION 650

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number

1012-9650-000

Companies
Manufacturer
Datex-Ohmeda, Inc.
3030 Ohmeda Drive, P.O. Box 7550,
Madison
53707-7550
Wisconsin
UNITED STATES