Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 23098 |
| Brand Name: | Patient Monitor, Multi-Parameter |
| Model: | CARESCAPE Monitor B650 with hardwired (LAN) connections |
| Affected: | |
| Software version: | |
| 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 multiple CARESCAPE Monitor B650 units are connected to the same network and a network overload occurs for a prolonged time, the monitors may simultaneously restart as designed. The monitor restart will not be completed until the network issue has been corrected. Loss of overall monitoring for a prolonged time may lead to a delay in detection of permanent or irreversible impairment or life-threatening changes in the condition of the patient. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 7/6/2018 |
