Getinge recalls Sevoflurane vaporizer filling part 6886601 due to potential chemical degradation that may cause hydrogen fluoride inhalation or skin exposure. Affected units include specific anesthesia systems with serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
A potential chemical degradation of Sevoflurane by Lewis acids (metal oxides and metal halides) has been discovered that may result in inhalation and/or skin exposure of hydrogen fluoride.
Getinge is recalling a specific vaporizer filling part (6886601) used in some anesthesia systems because it may degrade and release hydrogen fluoride, which can cause inhalation or skin exposure. This is a serious hazard that requires immediate action to prevent potential injury.
The vaporizer filling part may degrade when exposed to certain metals, releasing hydrogen fluoride gas. This chemical can cause severe burns, respiratory issues, or other injuries through inhalation or skin contact.
Healthcare professionals using the recalled vaporizer filling part in anesthesia systems are most at risk. Patients and staff could be exposed to hydrogen fluoride if the part degrades.
Check if your anesthesia system includes the vaporizer filling part with serial numbers listed: 15580, 15890, 15924, 16284, 16637, 16837, 16970, and other numbers in the recall notice. The part is used in specific anesthesia systems like Flow-c, Flow-e, and Flow-i models.
Immediately stop using the recalled vaporizer filling part (part number 6886601) as it may release harmful hydrogen fluoride.
The vaporizer filling part with part number 6886601 used in specific anesthesia systems.
Affected systems include Flow-c, Flow-e, Flow-i C20, C30, and C40 anesthesia systems with specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
Check your anesthesia system's serial numbers against the list provided in the recall notice: 15580, 15890, 15924, 16284, 16637, 16837, 16970, and other numbers listed.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Getinge to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0468-2022 — Getinge Getinge Hello, I own a Getinge that is covered by recall Z-0468-2022 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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