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FDA (Devices) recall action 93715

Datex-Ohmeda, Inc. recalled 3 products on 2024-02-07

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Products
3
Announced
2024-02-07
Critical
1
Units
5,338

Why these products were recalled

GE HealthCare has become aware of elevated levels of formaldehyde when the EVair or EVair 03 (Jun-Air) optional compressors are used with the CARESCAPE R860 or Engstr¿m Carestation/Pro ventilators, respectively. These elevated results were observed in preliminary testing that was conducted at an elevated room temperature of 40oC (104oF), at the lowest possible flow condition of 2 L/min (worstcase, minimum bias flow with no additional ventilation), and all of the gas being supplied from the compressor (i.e., FiO2 of 21% / no supplemental oxygen). GE HealthCare is continuing to evaluate the ro…

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  • CriticalFDA (Devices)··2024-02-07

    Medical Device Compressor Kits Recalled for Elevated Formaldehyde Levels

    GE HealthCare is recalling EvAir compressor kits for CARESCAPE and Engström ventilators due to elevated formaldehyde levels found in preliminary testing. The recall affects 1,294 units distributed worldwide.

    Product
    EvAir CPRSR Kit Upgrade: a) DISS/CEE 7/7 230V 50/60 HZ, Model Number M1230849; b) DISS/NEMA 5-15 115V 60 HZ, Model Number M1230847; c) NIST/BS 1363 230V 50/60 HZ, Model Number M1230849; d) NIST/BS 546 230V 50/60 HZ, Model Number M1230849; e) NIST/CEE 7/7 230V 50/60 HZ,
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  • SevereFDA (Devices)··2024-02-07

    FDA recalls EVair 03 compressor models for elevated formaldehyde levels

    FDA recalls EVair 03 air compressors (models 1609000, 1609002) for elevated formaldehyde when used with certain ventilators. The hazard was identified during preliminary testing under worst-case conditions: elevated room temperature (40°C) and minimal gas flow (2 L/min).

    Product
    EVair 03 (Jun-air) air compressor, model numbers: 1609000 and 1609002
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  • SevereFDA (Devices)··2024-02-07

    EVair Air Compressors Recalled for Elevated Formaldehyde Emissions

    EVair air compressors (models M1230849, M1230847) made by Datex-Ohmeda are being recalled after testing detected elevated formaldehyde emissions. The compressors are used with CARESCAPE R860 and Engström ventilator systems.

    Product
    EVair air compressor, model numbers: M1230849 and M1230847
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