GE Healthcare recalls CO2 detectors

GE Healthcare has issued a Class I recall of its single-width airway modules and accessories and extension modules, due to the CO2 detectors failing or providing incorrect CO2 values for mechanically and spontaneous ventilated patients.

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The device failures could lead to increased or decreased values of CO2, which could be fatal, according to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration news release. Additionally, physicians may make clinical decisions based off incorrect displayed values, potentially causing permanent impairment or life-threatening changes.

Currently there have been no reports of injury or death associated with the recalled device, according to the news release.

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