The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2089-2013·Announced 2013-09-04

McKesson Anesthesia-Rx Software Recall Due to System Interruption

McKesson Technologies is recalling 106 Anesthesia-Rx units because the system became temporarily unavailable during use.

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 high-risk medical device where a system interruption could lead to harm, but no specific injuries or illnesses are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

McKesson Technologies Inc. is recalling 106 units of the Anesthesia-Rx Model Number 8.0.2 & 8.0.1 with RapiDispense. This automated anesthesia cart monitors and controls the dispensing of medications, narcotics, and supplies during surgical procedures.

The recall was initiated after users reported that the Anesthesia-Rx system was interrupted and became temporarily unavailable during use. The affected units were distributed nationwide in the states of Arkansas, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

The firm issued a clinical alert regarding this issue. Users should contact McKesson Technologies for further instructions on how to proceed.

The recalled product

Product
Mc Kesson Anesthesia-Rx Model Number 8.0.2 & 8.0.1 with RapiDispense Product Usage: Automated anesthesia cart that monitors and controls the dispensing of medications, narcotics and supplies during surgical procedures.
Manufacturer
MCKESSON TECHNOLOGIES INC
Category
Medical Device — Anesthesia Cart
Hazard
Affected units
106

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Model Number (software version) 8.0.2 & 8.0.1 with RapiDispense

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 6 states specifically:

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