Getinge recalls specific vaporizers used in anesthesia due to potential hydrogen fluoride release from sevoflurane. This could cause respiratory irritation or severe health issues. Affected models include Flow-i C20, C30, C40.
Sevoflurane used with the vaporizer may degrade to hydrogen fluoride, which could present a risk to patients or health care providers through inhalation and/or skin exposure. Potential harms include irritation of respiratory tract, which in worst case may lead to lung edema and/or severe hypocalcemia, blistering, superficial ulceration, and/or hypomagnesemia.
Getinge is recalling vaporizers used with sevoflurane anesthesia because they may release hydrogen fluoride, which can cause serious health problems like lung damage or severe electrolyte imbalances. This is a safety risk for healthcare providers and patients during anesthesia procedures.
Sevoflurane can degrade into hydrogen fluoride when used with the vaporizer. This chemical can be inhaled or absorbed through skin contact, leading to respiratory irritation, lung damage, or severe electrolyte imbalances like hypocalcemia and hypomagnesemia.
Healthcare providers and patients using the recalled vaporizers during anesthesia procedures are most at risk. The specific models and serial numbers are listed in the recall notice.
Check for model number 6682285 on the vaporizer. The device is part of Flow-i C20, C30, C40, Flow-c, or Flow-e anesthesia systems. Serial numbers 3761, 7635, 7633, 7630, 7632, 7631 are affected.
Verify the model number is 6682285 on the vaporizer itself.
Reach out to Getinge for guidance on next steps if the vaporizer is affected.
The model number is 6682285.
The vaporizers are components of Flow-i C20, Flow-i C30, Flow-i C40, Flow-c, and Flow-e systems.
Sevoflurane may degrade to hydrogen fluoride, causing respiratory irritation, lung damage, or severe electrolyte imbalances like hypocalcemia and hypomagnesemia.
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Subject: Recall Z-1074-2025 — Getinge Getinge Hello, I own a Getinge that is covered by recall Z-1074-2025 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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