Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 16868 |
| Brand Name: | GE CareScape Patient Monitor, Multi-Parameter |
| Model: | Models: B850, B650, B450 |
| Affected: | |
| Software version: | Version 2 software |
| Recalling Organisation: | GE Healthcare Limited Level 7, Vero Centre 48 Shortland St Auckland 1010 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 659 465 |
| Manufacturer: | GE Healthcare Finland Oy |
| Issue: | When connecting the PDM (Patient Data Module) to the CARESCAPE B850, B650 or B450 monitor with software version 2 the PDM may not start communicating to the monitor and loss of the PDM parameters could occur. This issue happens after the following sequence of events: 1. The PDM is connected to a Transport Pro or Solar monitor. 2. At least one arrhythmia or ST-change snapshot is saved in the PDM. 3. The PDM is then connected to the CARESCAPE Bx50 monitor. 4. More than 740 arrhythmia or ST-change snapshots are then saved in the PDM. 5. The PDM is then disconnected and connected back to the CARESCAPE Bx50 monitor. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Software to be upgraded |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 24/6/2014 |
