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FDA Devices recall · Reported October 30, 2024

Avance. This anesthesia gas machine is intended to provide general inhalation anesthesia and ventilatory support to patients and are to be used only by medical professionals trained and qualified in the administration of general anesthesia.

Potential issue that may arise if the limb of a patient breathing circuit is mistakenly connected to the Auxiliary Common Gas Outlet (ACGO) port.

Recall #
Z-0078-2025
Affected scope
9,349 units
Initiated
July 12, 2024
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Datex-Ohmeda, Inc. recalled Avance. This anesthesia gas machine is intended to provide general inhalation anesthesia … — a critical-severity action.

Avance. This anesthesia gas machine is intended to provide general inhalation anesthesia … was recalled by Datex-Ohmeda, Inc. in October 30, 2024. Reason: Potential issue that may arise if the limb of a patient breathing circuit is mistakenly connected to the Auxi…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0078-2025 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Datex-Ohmeda, Inc. issued this critical-severity FDA Devices recall — Potential issue that may arise if the limb of a patient breathing circuit is mistakenly connected to the Auxi….

Critical
severity level
9K units
affected scope
Class I
classification
October 30, 2024
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0078-2025 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0078-2025) was formally reported on October 30, 2024, with the manufacturer initiating the action on July 12, 2024. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Ongoing. Datex-Ohmeda, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Madison, WI. Federal records list the affected scope as 9,349 units.

The documented reason for this recall is: Potential issue that may arise if the limb of a patient breathing circuit is mistakenly connected to the Auxiliary Common Gas Outlet (ACGO) port. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Aland Islands, ALBANIA, Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, BAHAMAS, Bahrain, Bangladesh, BARBADOS, BELARUS, Belgium, Benin, Bermuda, Bolivia, …. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Critical

Affected scope

9,349 units

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

Avance. This anesthesia gas machine is intended to provide general inhalation anesthesia and ventilatory support to patients and are to be used only by medical professionals trained and qualified in the administration of general anesthesia.

Reason for recall

Potential issue that may arise if the limb of a patient breathing circuit is mistakenly connected to the Auxiliary Common Gas Outlet (ACGO) port.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Critical (Class I)
Status Ongoing
Recall number Z-0078-2025
Date reported October 30, 2024
Date initiated July 12, 2024
Recalling firm Datex-Ohmeda, Inc.
Firm location Madison, WI
Affected scope 9,349 units
Distribution Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Aland Islands, ALBANIA, Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, BAHAMAS, Bahrain, Bangladesh, BARBADOS, BELARUS, Belgium, Benin, Bermuda, Bolivia, BONAIRE, Bosnia and …

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

9,349 units units affected — limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units)
Large-scale (100K – 1M units)
Massive (≥1M units)

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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  • This is a Class I (high-risk) recall — stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Devices record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Avance. This anesthesia gas machine is intended to provide general inhalation anesthesia and ventilatory support to patients and are to be used only by medical professionals trained and qualified in the administration of general anesthesia.. Recalled by Datex-Ohmeda, Inc.. Units affected: 9,349 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Potential issue that may arise if the limb of a patient breathing circuit is mistakenly connected to the Auxiliary Common Gas Outlet (ACGO) port.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 30, 2024. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-0078-2025.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Aland Islands, ALBANIA, Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, BAHAMAS, Bahrain, Bangladesh, BARBADOS, BELARUS, Belgium, Benin, Bermuda, Bolivia, BONAIRE, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Chile, CHINA, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Curacao, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, ETHIOPIA, Falkland Islands, Finland, France, French Polynesia, Gabon, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gilbrator, Greece, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, ICELAND, India, Indonesia, Iran, IRAQ, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, JAPAN, Jordan, Kazakhstan, KENYA, Korea (Republic Of), Korea, Republic of, Kuwait, Laos, LATVIA, Lebanon, Libya, LITHUANIA, Macedonia, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, MAURITIUS, Mexico, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, PAKISTAN, Palestine, State of, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, PUERTO RICO, Qatar, REUNION, ROMANIA, Russia, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, SINGAPORE, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Tanzania, THAILAND, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, T¿rkiye, Uganda, UKRAINE, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, UZBEKISTAN, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-0078-2025) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
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Data Sources

Source: FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA federal recall databases. This recall: FDA Devices, reported October 30, 2024.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records — no number is typed in by an editor. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.