PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Critical Class I Terminated

Arkon Anesthesia Delivery System, Model 99999, and software version 2.61 and upgrade kit 050-9043-00 Rev G. The Spacelabs Arkon Anesthesia Workstation is intended for use in the hospital environment and operating room. It may be used for the delivery of oxygen, air and nitrous oxide in a controlled manner to various patient breathing circuits with or without the use of mechanical ventilator, and may be used for the delivery of anesthetic vapor by use of a dismountable vaporizer. The device i

Reported: November 29, 2017 Initiated: October 11, 2017 #Z-0072-2018

Product Description

Arkon Anesthesia Delivery System, Model 99999, and software version 2.61 and upgrade kit 050-9043-00 Rev G. The Spacelabs Arkon Anesthesia Workstation is intended for use in the hospital environment and operating room. It may be used for the delivery of oxygen, air and nitrous oxide in a controlled manner to various patient breathing circuits with or without the use of mechanical ventilator, and may be used for the delivery of anesthetic vapor by use of a dismountable vaporizer. The device is intended for use only by a suitably qualified physician

Reason for Recall

Arkon Anesthesia Workstation, with software version 2.61, experienced failure in mechanical ventilation, oxygen and anesthetic gas delivery, with concurrent failure of the display unit that resulted in a blank screen without audible or visible alarms.

Details

Units Affected
110 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution to the states of NM, WY, FL, NC, MS, CO, CT, ME, and AL.
Location
Hertford, N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
Arkon Anesthesia Delivery System, Model 99999, and software version 2.61 and upgrade kit 050-9043-00 Rev G. The Spacelabs Arkon Anesthesia Workstation is intended for use in the hospital environment and operating room. It may be used for the delivery of oxygen, air and nitrous oxide in a controlled manner to various patient breathing circuits with or without the use of mechanical ventilator, and may be used for the delivery of anesthetic vapor by use of a dismountable vaporizer. The device is intended for use only by a suitably qualified physician. Recalled by Spacelabs Healthcare, Ltd.. Units affected: 110 units.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Arkon Anesthesia Workstation, with software version 2.61, experienced failure in mechanical ventilation, oxygen and anesthetic gas delivery, with concurrent failure of the display unit that resulted in a blank screen without audible or visible alarms.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 29, 2017. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-0072-2018.

Related Recalls

FDA Devices Moderate

Convenience Kits 1. 25GA Convenience Kit - FNX VS0644.25-FNX 2. 25GA Convenience Kit - FXX VS0644.25-FXX 3.2…

Vortex Surgical Inc. · 2026-02-11
FDA Devices Moderate

COULTER DxH Diluent, REF 628017 COULTER DxH ECO Diluent REF C67250 For use as an isotonic buffered diluent in conju…

Beckman Coulter, Inc. · 2026-02-11
FDA Devices Moderate

Product Name: Single Use 3-Lumen Sphincterotome V Model/Catalog Number: KD-V411M-1520 Product Description: These inst…

Olympus Corporation of the Americas · 2026-02-11
FDA Devices Moderate

Product Name: Disposable Triple Lumen Sphincterotome Model/Catalog Number: KD-401Q-0330 Product Description: These in…

Olympus Corporation of the Americas · 2026-02-11
FDA Devices Moderate

Product Name: Lumipulse pTau 217 Plasma Controls Model/Catalog Number: 81558 Software Version: Not Applicable Produc…

Fujirebio Diagnostics, Inc. · 2026-02-11

Explore Related Data

Vehicle Safety → Drug Information →