The systems are designed to provide pulmonary resuscitation for infants, but the affected products may have reversed oxygen and air wall inlet fittings. This issue could reverse the oxygen concentrations and render the settings inaccurate. The product may have adverse health consequences, including death.
GE recommended that biomedical technicians or respiratory therapists check the systems and verify if the air fitting is properly installed. All affected units will need repairs.
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