Flow sensors kept as stand-alone user replaceable spare parts for the GEHC anethesia machines: 2089610-001 FLOW SENSOR, LEGACY VAR ORF BCG (blue, cleanable) 2089610-001-S FLOW SENSOR, LEGACY VAR ORF BCG, SERVICE (blue, cleanable) 2087640-001 FLOW SENSOR, LEGACY VAR ORF AUTOCLAVABLE BCG (gray, autoclavable) 2087640-001-S FLOW SENSOR, LEGACY VAR ORF AUTOCLAVABLE BCG, SERVICE (gray, autoclavable) 2096513-001-S FLOW SENSOR ASSEMBLY 5697309 R-FMI34109-FLOW SENSOR, LEGACY VAR ORF BCG 5697310 R-FMI34109-FLOW SENSOR, LEGACY VAR ORF AUTOCLAVABLE BCG

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Flow sensors with date of manufacture prior to 2021-06 etched on body of the flow sensor.
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
GE Healthcare, LLC
Reason for Recall:
The flow sensors built prior to June 2021 could have damaged tubes with small punctures or cuts that could cause leaks resulting in incorrect anesthesia machine tidal volumes potentially leading to over-delivery of volume to the patient.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

Flow sensors kept as stand-alone user replaceable spare parts for the GEHC anethesia machines: 2089610-001 FLOW SENSOR, LEGACY VAR ORF BCG (blue, cleanable) 2089610-001-S FLOW SENSOR, LEGACY VAR ORF BCG, SERVICE (blue, cleanable) 2087640-001 FLOW SENSOR, LEGACY VAR ORF AUTOCLAVABLE BCG (gray, autoclavable) 2087640-001-S FLOW SENSOR, LEGACY VAR ORF AUTOCLAVABLE BCG, SERVICE (gray, autoclavable) 2096513-001-S FLOW SENSOR ASSEMBLY 5697309 R-FMI34109-FLOW SENSOR, LEGACY VAR ORF BCG 5697310 R-FMI34109-FLOW SENSOR, LEGACY VAR ORF AUTOCLAVABLE BCG

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Flow sensors with date of manufacture prior to 2021-06 etched on body of the flow sensor.

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-2595-2021

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