Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 20771 |
| Brand Name: | GE Healthcare Anaesthesia Work Stations |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | Avance CS2, Avance, Amingo |
| 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: | The manufacturer has become aware of a potential safety issue where certain Avance CS2, Avance and Amingo anesthesia devices can transition to a System Malfunction state if the lower storage drawer containing the optional large tray insert accessory is closed with an abnormally high amount of force. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Product to be destroyed |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 27/10/2016 |
