Getinge recalls vaporizers with product code 6682282 (Flow-i C20, C30, C40) due to potential hydrogen fluoride release from sevoflurane. This may cause respiratory irritation, lung edema, or severe hypocalcemia. Affected units have serial numbers 17003-23454.
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 that use sevoflurane gas because they can release hydrogen fluoride, which may cause serious health issues like lung damage or severe low calcium levels. Patients and healthcare providers using these devices should stop using them immediately to avoid potential harm.
Sevoflurane gas can break down into hydrogen fluoride when used with the vaporizer. This chemical may be inhaled or absorbed through skin contact, causing respiratory irritation, lung swelling, or severe low calcium levels in the body.
Healthcare providers and patients using the recalled vaporizers for anesthesia. Those with respiratory conditions or low calcium levels are at higher risk.
Check for product code 6682282 on the vaporizer. The units are part of Flow-i C20, C30, C40, Flow-c, or Flow-e models. Serial numbers range from 17003 to 23454.
Immediately stop using the vaporizer if it has product code 6682282 or serial numbers 17003-23454.
The product code is 6682282.
The affected models are Flow-i C20, Flow-i C30, Flow-i C40, Flow-c, and Flow-e.
Inhalation or skin exposure to hydrogen fluoride from the vaporizer may cause respiratory irritation, lung edema, severe hypocalcemia, blistering, or superficial ulceration.
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Subject: Recall Z-1877-2024 — Getinge Getinge Hello, I own a Getinge that is covered by recall Z-1877-2024 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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