Getinge recalls Flow i anesthesia machines with FiCO2 value errors or system check failures. Affected models include Flow i C20, C30, C40 and Flow c systems with specific serial numbers. Users should contact Getinge for remedy.
Maquet Critical Care AB received complaints where the FiCO2 value was not zero or as close to zero as expected and/or experienced System Check Out failures when docking the absorber to the Flow i Anesthesia machine.
Getinge is recalling certain anesthesia machines that may show incorrect FiCO2 readings or fail system checks when connecting the absorber. This could lead to unsafe breathing conditions for patients during anesthesia procedures.
The machines may display incorrect FiCO2 values (a measure of carbon dioxide in exhaled air) or fail system checks when the absorber connects to the machine. This could cause patients to receive unsafe breathing conditions during anesthesia procedures.
Healthcare professionals using Getinge Flow i anesthesia machines with specific serial numbers listed in the recall. Patients receiving anesthesia from these machines are at risk if the machine malfunctions.
Check if your machine has a serial number from the list provided: 1172, 1546, 2095, 2719, 2724, 5427, 5429, 6132, 6819, 1202, 1643, 1657, 2186, 2729, 2733, 5540, 5542, 6133, 6820, 1204, 1786, 2553, 2555, 2735, 2747, 5589, 6525, 6821, 1224, 1226, 1787, 2557, 2562, 2851, 2856, 5590, 6562, 6822, 1277, 1860, 2613, 2858, 2869, 5812, 5814, 6736, 6823, 1280, 1282, 1861, 2714, 4548, 4550, 5895, 6737, 6824, 1545, 2021, 2024, 2716, 5198, 5203, 6077, 6818, 6940, 1058, 1059, 1060, 1167, 1169, 1201, 2034, 5204, 5211, 7185, 4003.
Verify your machine's serial number against the list provided in the recall notice.
Reach out to Getinge Group Logistics America, LLC for instructions on remedy.
Flow i C20, Flow i C30, Flow i C40, and Flow c Anesthesia Systems with specific serial numbers listed in the recall.
The machines may show incorrect FiCO2 values or fail system checks when connecting the absorber, which could lead to unsafe breathing conditions during anesthesia.
No, but you should check your serial number and contact Getinge for remedy instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Getinge to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1181-2021 — Getinge Getinge Hello, I own a Getinge that is covered by recall Z-1181-2021 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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