Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 13320 |
| Brand Name: | GE Carescape B850 Patient Monitor |
| Model: | B850 |
| Affected: | All software versions |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | GE Healthcare Limited Level 7, Vero Centre 48 Shortland St Auckland 1010 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 659 465 |
| Manufacturer: | GE Medical Systems Information Technologies Inc |
| Issue: | The manufacturer advises there are several potential issues with this device; 1/ The B850 may enter into a constant reboot loop causing the monitor to reboot continuously. 2/ An insecurely connected or faulty USB cable may cause the monitor to reboot. 3/ There may be printing delays with the PRN50 printer 4/ The device may reboot due to an X server freeze |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Software to be upgraded |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 14/8/2012 |
