MAUDE Adverse Event Report: GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (CHINA) CO., LTD (WUXI) CARESTATION 650; ANESTHESIA GAS MACHINE

Device Problems Mechanical Problem (1384); Infusion or Flow Problem (2964)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 10/17/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

The hospital reported an error causing an inability to initiate mechanical ventilation.There was no patient involvement.

Manufacturer Narrative

Ge healthcare investigation into the reported occurrence is ongoing.A follow-up report will be issued when the investigation has been completed.Block a: no report of patient involvement.Block e1: the initial reporter is located outside the u.S., and therefore this information is not provided due to country privacy laws.Block d4 unique identifier: (b)(4).Legal manufacturer: hcs madison - 3030 ohmeda dr, usa madison, wi 53718 h3 other text : device evaluation anticipated, but not yet begun.

Manufacturer Narrative

A ge healthcare service representative performed a checkout of the system and confirmed the reported issue.The flow sensor was replaced to resolve the issue.

• Brand Name: CARESTATION 650
• Type of Device: ANESTHESIA GAS MACHINE
• Manufacturer (Section D): GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (CHINA) CO., LTD (WUXI); no. 19 changjiang road; national hi-tech dev. zone; wuxi 21402 8; CH 214028
• Manufacturer (Section G): GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (CHINA) CO., LTD (WUXI); no. 19 changjiang road; national hi-tech dev. zone; wuxi 21402 8; CH 214028
• Manufacturer Contact: anthony amenson ; 3030 ohmeda drive; madison, WI 53718
• MDR Report Key: 18133144
• MDR Text Key: 328072184
• Report Number: 9710602-2023-01270
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: BSZ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K151570
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Biomedical Engineer
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/28/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/14/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/08/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/20/2020
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1