Class I Recall: GE Healthcare, LLC - Multi Absorber Original, Disposable - Model M1173310
The Multi Asborber, Original may have a thin wall condition, which may lead to small holes in the water (drain) tube
Thu Sep 19 2013
Recall Class: Class I
Date Recall Initiated: September 19, 2013
Product(s): GE Multi Absorber Original, Disposable
Model/catalog/lot numbers:
Model: M1173310
Lots: 12001 - 13031
Range of manufacturing and distribution dates:
Manufactured: August 2012 – May 2013
Distributed: August 2012 – July 2013
Use: The GE Healthcare Multi Absorber Original Disposable is a disposable product attachment that is used with the GE Healthcare Advanced Breathing System (later ABS), the GE Healthcare EZchange manifold, the GE Healthcare Compact Block and the GE Healthcare Compact Block II (later Compact Block). These devices are used under constant supervision of a qualified healthcare professional during procedures where patients undergo general anesthesia. The Multi Absorber removes carbon dioxide as the patient exhales.
Recalling Firm:
GE Healthcare
Healthcare Systems
3000 N Grandview Blvd
Mail Stop: W450
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53188-1615
Reason for Recall: The Multi Asborber, Original may have a thin wall condition, which may lead to small holes in the water (drain) tube. This may result in loss of anesthetic gases, ventilations and oxygenation. This product may cause serious adverse health consequences, including death.