FDA Class II Recall: GE HealthCare ApexPro v6.0 eDelivery Software, REF #5700026,… by GE Medical Systems Information Technologies Inc — Recall Details

Key facts

What this classification means

FDA classifies a recall as Class II when using the recalled product, or being exposed to it, may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or when the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote. In this case, the recalling firm is GE Medical Systems Information Technologies Inc and the affected product is described in FDA's record as: GE HealthCare ApexPro v6.0 eDelivery Software, REF #5700026, Product Code SUV; used in conjunction wtih ApexPro CARESCAPE Telemetry Server (CTS) v6.0; Monitor, Physiological, Patient(With Arrhythmia Detection Or Alarms). FDA's stated reason for the recall is: GE HealthCare has become aware of an unlikely situation where potential loss of ECG and SpO2 monitoring involving ApexPro CARESCAPE Telemetry Server (CTS) v5.0 and v6.0, can result from a persistent NO COMM or OFF NETWORK condition at the CARESCAPE Central Station or CIC Pro Clinical Information Center (Central (additional items listed in FDA's full record). The recall is tracked under FDA recall number Z-2247-2026 and carries a status of Ongoing as of the most recent FDA enforcement report. This classification reflects FDA's assessment of the product defect described above, not a prediction about any specific patient outcome. FDA maintains a public enforcement report database so that consumers, physicians, and purchasers can look up the exact product identifiers involved before deciding what to do.

What consumers should do

Because this recall carries FDA's middle severity classification, anyone who has this product should stop using it and follow the recalling firm's instructions, even though serious harm is considered unlikely for this classification. Specifically, check whether the product in your possession matches the description on file with FDA -- GE HealthCare ApexPro v6.0 eDelivery Software, REF #5700026, Product Code SUV; used in conjunction wtih ApexPro CARESCAPE Telemetry Server (CTS) v6.0; Monitor, Physiological, Patient(With Arrhythmia Detection Or Alarms) -- and the recall number Z-2247-2026. If it matches, stop using or distributing it and contact GE Medical Systems Information Technologies Inc or the point of purchase for return or replacement instructions. Retailers and distributors holding affected inventory should quarantine it and follow the firm's written recall notice.

GE Medical Systems Information Technologies Inc’s FDA history

Argus HQ has recorded 7 total FDA actions tied to GE Medical Systems Information Technologies Inc: 0 warning letters, 7 recalls, 0 approval records, and 0 Form 483 inspection citations.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current status of this recall?

Status as recorded by FDA: Ongoing.

Where can I verify this recall directly with FDA?

The verbatim FDA record is the source of truth for every recall Argus HQ tracks — always confirm against fda.gov before acting.

What was recalled and why?

GE Medical Systems Information Technologies Inc recalled GE HealthCare ApexPro v6.0 eDelivery Software, REF #5700026, Product Code SUV; used in conjunction wtih ApexPro CARESCAPE Telemetry Server (CTS) v6.0; Monitor, Physiological, Patient(With Arrhythmia Detection Or Alarms). FDA's record states the reason for recall as: GE HealthCare has become aware of an unlikely situation where potential loss of ECG and SpO2 monitoring involving ApexPro CARESCAPE Telemetry Server (CTS) v5.0 and v6.0, can result from a persistent NO COMM or OFF NETWORK condition at the CARESCAPE Central.

How serious is this recall?

FDA classifies a recall as Class II when using the recalled product, or being exposed to it, may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or when the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

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