Practical implication
Users must ensure systems remain connected to power, conduct proper startup procedures, perform preoperative checks, and have emergency ventilation plans in place. Acknowledgment of receipt of the safety notice is required within 30 days.
GE HealthCare has informed users of a safety alert regarding the Carestation 850 and 850c anesthesia systems. The systems may unexpectedly shut down if the power supply is disconnected, creating critical risks during patient ventilation.
What changed: An urgent corrective action notification has been issued to users of Carestation 850 and 850c systems about the risk of unexpected shutdowns when the power is interrupted.
Why it matters: Failure of the systems during operation can endanger patients by interrupting gas delivery and ventilation, necessitating immediate corrective measures.
Practical implication: Users must ensure systems remain connected to power, conduct proper startup procedures, perform preoperative checks, and have emergency ventilation plans in place. Acknowledgment of receipt of the safety notice is required within 30 days.
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- Source: ANSM (France) - Safety information feed
- Published at source: 2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Discovered by monitor: 2026-09-03T21:47:55.804Z
Published from the regulator source ingestion pipeline after PV impact triage.
