GE Healthcare, LLC: Medical Device Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: Z-0472-2014)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2013.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Multi Absorber Original, Disposable M1173310 Multi Absorber Original, Disposable, package of 6 pcs, GE Healthcare Finland Oy Made in US Rx Only The GE Healthcare Multi Absorber Original, Disposable is a disposable product intended for use with the GE Healthcare Advanced Breathing System (later ABS), the GE Healthcare EZchange manifold, the GE Healthcare Compact Block, and the GE Healthcare Compact Block II (later Compact Block). The Multi Absorber should only be used with air, oxygen, nitrous oxide, halothane, enflurane, isoflurane, desflurane and sevoflurane. The device is intended to be used under constant attention of qualified professional healthcare personnel.

Product Classification:

Class I

Date Initiated: September 19, 2013

Date Posted: December 25, 2013

Recall Number: Z-0472-2014

Event ID: 66638

Reason for Recall:

GE Healthcare has recently become aware of a potential safety issue due to air leakage associated with the CO2 Multi Absorber.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: US: 59,721 boxes, 358,326 canisters; OUS: 3,724 boxes, 22,344 canisters

Code Information:

product number M1173310 containing lot numbers 12001 through 13031.

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) Puerto Rico and Internationally to Canada, Costa Rica, Mexico, and Venezuela.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated