GE Healthcare, LLC: Medical Device Recall in 2012 - (Recall #: Z-1787-2012)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2012.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

GE Healthcare, Aestiva/5 7900 SmartVent, anesthesia machine. Used in Datex-Ohmeda Aestiva/5 Anesthesia Systems.

Product Classification:

Class I

Date Initiated: April 10, 2012

Date Posted: June 27, 2012

Recall Number: Z-1787-2012

Event ID: 61639

Reason for Recall:

GE Healthcare has recently become aware of a potential safety issue due to the interlock slide mechanism missing from the 3-vaporizer manifold of your Aestiva 7900 Anesthesia Device. This Potential for two (2) vaporizers delivering agent at the same time. This could manifest as over delivery of a single agent if both vaporizers contain the same agent or as delivery of more than one agent. This m

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 8

Code Information:

Serial Number AMRP01031 AMRP00966 AMRP01030 AMRP00968 AMRP00967 AMRP01033 AMRP00970 AMRP00969

Distribution Pattern:

Nationwide Distribution - including the states of AL, FL, GA, MO, and VA.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated