FDA Recall Terminated

Datex-Ohmeda Tec 6 Plus Desflurane Vaporizer. It is an electronic vaporizer which delivers the anesthetic agent desflurane.

Recall: Z-0201-2007 · Initiated September 15, 2006

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0201-2007
Event Number
36189
Firm
Datex Ohmeda, Inc
FEI Number
2183066
Product Code
CAD
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
September 15, 2006
Posted
November 21, 2006
Terminated
May 25, 2007
Address
3030 Ohmeda Drive PO Box 7550, zip 53707-7550, Madison, WI, 53707-7550

Description

Datex-Ohmeda Tec 6 Plus Desflurane Vaporizer. It is an electronic vaporizer which delivers the anesthetic agent desflurane.

Reason

There is a possibility of a vaporizer power failure, with audible and visual alarms, when using the Tec 6 Plus Desflurane Vaporizer.

Action

An Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated September 15, 2006, was sent to affected customers. The letter describes the issue, states that a GE representative will contact affected accounts to arrange for the vaporizer exchange at no charge.

Distribution

Nationwide and Canada.

Quantity

93