Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 19732 |
| Brand Name: | GE Carestation 600 Series Anaesthesia Systems |
| Model: | 621A1 650A1 and 650c A1 |
| Affected: | |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | GE Healthcare Limited Level 7, Vero Centre 48 Shortland St Auckland 1010 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 659 465 |
| Manufacturer: | Datex-Ohmeda Inc |
| Issue: | Potential safety issue with the BTV (Nag to Ventilation) switch of certain Carestation 500Series Anaesthesia Systems. The BTV switch could become difficult to move between mechanical ventilation and manual bag modes, or remain in a position where it is not possible to ventilate the patient using the anaesthesia system. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Product to be modified |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 5/2/2016 |
