Getinge recalls Flow-c and Flow-e Anesthesia Systems with specific product codes and serial numbers due to potential backup battery failure during power outages, risking inadequate ventilation support.
The power backup battery, under certain conditions, may exhibit reduced battery run-time while in use, and there is a potential that the battery may fail to provide the expected run time in the event of a mains power failure. This could require the clinician to use manual emergency ventilation of another ventilator is not available and the backup battery is exhausted.
Getinge is recalling two anesthesia systems (Flow-c and Flow-e) because their backup batteries might not last as long as expected during power outages. If the battery fails when needed, clinicians could have to manually ventilate patients without a backup system, which is dangerous.
The backup battery in these anesthesia systems may not provide enough power during a power outage. If the battery runs out before the clinician can switch to manual ventilation, patients could lose critical breathing support.
Healthcare professionals using the Flow-c or Flow-e anesthesia systems with the listed product codes and serial numbers are most at risk. Patients receiving anesthesia care during power outages could be affected if the backup battery fails.
Check the product code on the device: Flow-c (6887700) or Flow-e (6887900). Look for specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice for each model.
Identify the product code (Flow-c: 6887700 or Flow-e: 6887900) and serial numbers from the recall list to confirm if your device is affected.
The backup battery may not provide enough power during a power outage, which could require clinicians to manually ventilate patients without a backup system.
Check the product code and serial numbers listed in the recall notice to see if your device is affected. If it is, you should contact Getinge for further instructions.
The recall states that the battery may fail during a power outage, which could require manual ventilation. This poses a risk to patient safety but does not indicate a risk of serious injury in normal use.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Getinge to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0422-2023 — Getinge Getinge Hello, I own a Getinge that is covered by recall Z-0422-2023 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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