—#193697

Product

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

FDA product code: BSZ — Gas-Machine, Anesthesia
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Anesthesiology
510(k) numbers: K172045
Affected 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

Why it was recalled

Backup batteries can fail earlier than their estimated life.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Under Investigation by firm

Action the firm took

An Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated 04/25/2022 was sent to customers with affected devices. The letter mentions the users can continue to use the ventilator while connected to an AC mains power source that is supported by backup emergency power. The letter provides a series of recommendations for the consignee to follow. The letter also requests that the consignee complete the medical device notification acknowledgement response form and send it back to the firm.

Recalling firm

Firm: GE Healthcare, LLC
Address: 3000 N Grandview Blvd, Waukesha, Wisconsin 53188-1615

Distribution

Distribution pattern: 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.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2022-04-25
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #193697. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.