Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

GE Healthcare Recalled by GE Healthcare, LLC Due to Potential loss of airway gas measurement in the...

Date: May 23, 2014
Company: GE Healthcare, LLC
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact GE Healthcare, LLC directly.

Affected Products

GE Healthcare, Compact Airway Modules E-CO, E-COV, E-COVX, E-CAiO, E-CAiOV and E-CAiOVX. The Datex-Ohmeda S/5MT Compact Airway Module, E-CAiOVX family is used for monitoring hospital patients respiration, ventilation, and gas exchange status.

Quantity: 4,961 (1,946 units US, 3,015 units OUS)

Why Was This Recalled?

Potential loss of airway gas measurement in the Compact Airway Gas Modules. Loosening of the gas sampling pump hex screw in the module pump unit may lead to pump failure that may cause loss of respiratory airway gas parameter monitoring. If this issue occurs, the monitor will show an alarm note on monitor screen of either "Low gas sample flow" or "Check sample gas out".

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About GE Healthcare, LLC

GE Healthcare, LLC has 474 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report