Aestiva/5 MRI Anesthesia System - Product Usage: The Aestiva/5 MRI Anesthesia System provides the functional feature set offered by the conventional Aestiva/5 to the clinician with the added ability to be used in the MR environment. Among those standard Aestiva/5 features is the Datex-Ohmeda user interface, all the ventilation parameters of the SmartVent along with the Aestiva breathing circuit. The Aestiva/5 MRI Anesthesia System performed to specifications when tested directly next to 1.5 and 3.0 Tesla shielded MRI devices in a field strength that did not exceed 300 gauss.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Devices with installed flow sensors with etched manufacturing date of 2020-08 (August 2020)
  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:
Flow sensors could have damaged tubes in the form of small punctures or cuts.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

Aestiva/5 MRI Anesthesia System - Product Usage: The Aestiva/5 MRI Anesthesia System provides the functional feature set offered by the conventional Aestiva/5 to the clinician with the added ability to be used in the MR environment. Among those standard Aestiva/5 features is the Datex-Ohmeda user interface, all the ventilation parameters of the SmartVent along with the Aestiva breathing circuit. The Aestiva/5 MRI Anesthesia System performed to specifications when tested directly next to 1.5 and 3.0 Tesla shielded MRI devices in a field strength that did not exceed 300 gauss.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Devices with installed flow sensors with etched manufacturing date of 2020-08 (August 2020)

Distribution:

Nationwide distribution

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0311-2021

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