Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 15482 |
| Brand Name: | GE Avance, Amingo, Avamce and Aisys Anaesthesia Work Stations |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | |
| Software version: | 8.00 and 10.00 |
| Recalling Organisation: | GE Healthcare Limited Level 7, Vero Centre 48 Shortland St Auckland 1010 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 659 465 |
| Manufacturer: | Datex-Ohmeda Inc |
| Issue: | While operating in Presure Control Ventilation - Volume Guarantee (PCV-VG) mode, the affected products may produce an over delivery tidal volume when given a unique sequence of user inputs and a collapsed bellows (partially filled circuit).Exposure to excessive tidal volumes while pressure limits are maintained can result in pulmonary volutrauma and/or an increased pulmonary vascular resistance that can negatively affect cardiac filling pressure and/or stroke volume. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Software to be upgraded |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 7/10/2013 |
