# FDA recall Z-2956-2018

> **GE Medical Systems China Co., Ltd.** · Class II · device recall initiated 2018-07-24.

## Product

GE 9100c NXT anesthesia systems

## Reason for recall

On systems equipped with the Auxiliary Common Gas Outlet (ACGO), there is a potential for the auxiliary gas switch to unexpectedly switch from the ACGO position back to the circle position.  On systems equipped with the Aux O2 + Air function the switch could unexpectedly switch from the Aux O2 + Air position back to the circle position. These situations could lead to hypoxia.

## Distribution

Worldwide

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-2956-2018
- **Recalling firm:** GE Medical Systems China Co., Ltd.
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2018-07-24
- **Report date:** 2018-09-05
- **Termination date:** 2020-12-16

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Wuxi, N/A, China

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2956-2018

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-2956-2018. Retrieved 2026-06-23 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-2956-2018. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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