Getinge recalls 88-Series washer-disinfectors with model 88-5 due to overheating risk if circulation pressure calibration is incorrect. Affected units may cause serious injury. Contact Getinge for remedy.
Potential for device to overheat during operation if the circulation pressure calibration was not performed or had been performed incorrectly, and the low-pressure alarm is not triggered.
Getinge is recalling its 88-Series washer-disinfectors with model number 88-5 because they can overheat if the circulation pressure calibration is done incorrectly or the low-pressure alarm isn't triggered. This could lead to serious injury if the device overheats.
The device can overheat during operation if the circulation pressure calibration is not done correctly or has been done incorrectly. This overheating risk is not addressed by the low-pressure alarm, which may fail to trigger when needed.
Users of Getinge 88-Series washer-disinfectors with model number 88-5 are affected. Healthcare facilities that use these devices for disinfection are most at risk.
Check for model number 88-5 on the device. Affected units also have UDI-DI numbers 07340153700109 or 07340153700116 and software version GD 14080 Rev A.
Immediately stop using the Getinge 88-Series washer-disinfectors with model number 88-5 if you have one.
The Getinge 88-Series washer-disinfectors with model number 88-5 can overheat if the circulation pressure calibration is not performed correctly or the low-pressure alarm is not triggered, which may cause serious injury.
Check for model number 88-5, UDI-DI numbers 07340153700109 or 07340153700116, and software version GD 14080 Rev A on your device.
Immediately stop using it now and contact Getinge for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Getinge to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0016-2026 — Getinge Getinge Hello, I own a Getinge that is covered by recall Z-0016-2026 from Getinge. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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