FDA Recall Terminated

Vital Signs- A GE Healthcare Company - Hygroscopic Condenser Humidifier (HCH)/Anesthesia Breathing Circuit; GE Medical Systems SCS 283 rue de la Miniere 78530 BUC, France p +33.1.30.70.40.40; Vital Signs Colorado Inc 11039 E. Lansing Circle Englewood, CO 80112 P +1.973.956.5300. The intended use of the device is to provide proper flow of the medical gases or oxygen to patients under anesthesia or ventilation.

Recall: Z-2848-2011 · Initiated April 29, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2848-2011
Event Number
59047
Firm
Vital Signs Devices, a GE Healthcare Company
FEI Number
2242551
Product Code
BYD
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
April 29, 2011
Posted
July 30, 2011
Terminated
August 6, 2014
Address
20 Campus Rd, Totowa, NJ, 07512-1210

Description

Vital Signs- A GE Healthcare Company - Hygroscopic Condenser Humidifier (HCH)/Anesthesia Breathing Circuit; GE Medical Systems SCS 283 rue de la Miniere 78530 BUC, France p +33.1.30.70.40.40; Vital Signs Colorado Inc 11039 E. Lansing Circle Englewood, CO 80112 P +1.973.956.5300. The intended use of the device is to provide proper flow of the medical gases or oxygen to patients under anesthesia or ventilation.

Reason

The Hygroscopic Condenser Humidifier (HCH) device may have an occlusion that can prevent proper flow of the medical gases or oxygen, possibly resulting in insufficient oxygen delivered to the patient.

Action

An "Urgent Medical Device Correction" letter with the return confirmation form was sent to affected customers. Phone calls were also placed to customers. Consignees were informed of the affected device, issue, and actions to take. Customers were instructed to isolate all affected product, arrange return by contacting Customer Service at 1-800-932-0760, and return only unused product. Customers were asked to complete the attached confirmation form and fax back as per the instructions. For questions, contact your local Vital Signs Account Manager or call Customer service at 1-800-932-0760.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution including the United States.

Quantity

222,009