The CARESCAPE Central Station (models 5867474-04 and 5867474-03; units with lot or serial numbers of more than 10 digits should be confirmed with the manufacturer) is affected. GE Healthcare says the system may not resume patient monitoring for at least three minutes following a system restart. Contact the manufacturer for additional information.
What's being recalled
Companies: Ge Medical Systems Information Technologies Inc., 3114 N Grandview Blvd, Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States, 53188.
How to identify it
Affected products: CARESCAPE Central Station; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 5867474-04
Affected products: CARESCAPE Central Station; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 5867474-03
The hazard
GE Healthcare has become aware that the CARESCAPE Central Station (CSCS) v3.0.x may not resume patient monitoring for at least 3 minutes following a system restart.
What to do
Contact the manufacturer if you require additional information.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Health Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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