Reported Jun 3, 2015 · Terminated
D-fend, (p/n 876446-HEL), and D-fend+ (p/n 881319-HEL) water trap. Used with Compact Airway Modules E/M-C(Ai)O(V)(X)…
GE Healthcare
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.What you should do
Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.
Firm contact: GE Healthcare · 3000 N Grandview Blvd · Waukesha, WI · 53188-1615
Is this the product you have?
- D-fend, (p/n 876446-HEL), and D-fend+ (p/n 881319-HEL) water trap. Used with Compact Airway Modules E/M-C(Ai)O(V)(X) and Cardiocap/5 monitors
- Product UsageWater traps are intended to protect the GE monitor from humidity, secretions and bacterial contamination when monitoring respiratory parameters. D-fend and D-fend+ water traps are used with Compact gas module E-C(Ai)O(V)(X) and CardioCap/5 monitors. The Datex-Ohmeda S/5 Compact Airway Module, E-CAiOVX family is indicated for monitoring hospital patients respiration (CO2, O2, N2O, anesthetic agents, anesthetic agent identification and respiration rate) ventilation (airway pressure, volume and flow) and gas exchange status (Oxygen Consumption VO2, Carbon Dioxide production VCO2, Respiratory Quotient RQ, and Energy Expenditure, EE). Gas exchange status monitoring is not indicated in the presence of N2O+O2 mixtures. The device is indicated for use by qualified medical personnel only
- Lot codes and dates
- p/n 876446-HEL Lot numbers
J9964985J10201698J10258248J10284871J10284872J10344108
- p/n 881319-HEL Lot numbers
J9906966J9965152J10258251J10300071
- p/n 876446-HEL Lot numbers
- Amount recalled
- 5,018 (US = 2,948 / OUS = 2,070)
Where it was sold
Why it was recalled
A potential safety issue due to loss of gas monitoring associated with occlusion of specific D-Fend / D-Fend+ water traps used with Compact Airway Modules E/M-C(Ai)O(V)(X) and Cardiocap/5 monitors. This water trap occlusion could cause a loss of respiratory airway gas monitoring.
This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.
Want the full recall guide?
The guide adds the identifying codes laid out for scanning, symptoms to watch for, a timeline, and news coverage of this recall.
Free recall alerts
Get alerted about new GE Healthcare recalls
One email when a matching recall is published. No account, no cost, unsubscribe in one click.
We email you about recalls and nothing else. Every send has a one-click unsubscribe, and you can change your preferences any time without an account.