The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0756-2020·Announced 2020-01-22

GE Healthcare Recalls CARESCAPE Respiratory Modules Due to Measurement Errors

GE Healthcare is recalling 161 CARESCAPE Respiratory Module E-sCAiO units because displayed oxygen values may be incorrect, potentially causing up to 50% measurement error.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a medical device where incorrect oxygen measurements could lead to improper patient care, representing a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

GE Healthcare, LLC is recalling 161 units of the CARESCAPE Respiratory Module E-sCAiO. The recall was initiated because the displayed End Tidal Oxygen (EtO2) and Fraction of Inspired Oxygen (FiO2) values may be incorrect. This defect could result in up to 50% measurement error in the EtO2/FiO2 values.

The affected units were distributed in the United States and numerous countries outside the U.S., including Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea (Republic of), Malaysia, Mexico, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Poland, Republic of Serbia, Romania, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Uganda, and the United Kingdom.

Healthcare facilities should identify affected units by checking the specific manufacturing lot or serial numbers listed in the recall documentation. Users should contact GE Healthcare for instructions on how to proceed with the recall and any necessary corrective actions.

The recalled product

Product
CARESCAPE Respiratory Module E-sCAiO
Manufacturer
GE Healthcare, LLC
Affected units
161

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 7 recalled by GE Healthcare, LLC under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 7 products in this recall →