Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 29307 |
| Brand Name: | Ventilators, continuous, life supporting |
| Model: | CARESCAPE R860 |
| 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: | The manufactuer has recommended replacement backup batteries manufactured on or after April 1, 2019, for CARESCAPE R860, Engström Carestation, and Engström PRO can fail earlier than their estimated life. For these batteries, the alarm that alerts the user on battery run time remaining could potentially be inaccurate. This issue could result in the ventilator shutting down sooner than indicated by the alarm when running on the backup battery, which could potentially lead to loss of ventilation. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 27/4/2022 |
