Use cautionMedical device recall · FDA · Published December 21, 2020
Getinge CM320 Washer Disinfector Recall: Risk of Water Leakage from Hose Connections
Getinge recalls CM320 Series washer disinfectors due to potential hose connections breaking, causing water leaks or sprays that could lead to burns or procedural delays. Affected units have specific serial numbers and product codes.
The potential that the plastic inlet hose connections may deform or break as a result of material fatigue and/or over tightening of the clamps. A broken hose connection may lead to a hazardous situation of water leakage or water spray. The water leakage or water spray may result in a burn to the user and/or an inconvenience due to a procedural delay if the Washer Disinfector is taken out of service.
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📍Recalling firmGetinge Group Logistics America, LLC45 Barbour Pond Dr · Wayne, NJ 07470-2094
✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer
Getinge is recalling its CM320 Series washer disinfectors because plastic hose connections can break from material fatigue or over-tightening, risking water leaks or sprays that might cause burns or delay procedures. This affects hospital and central disinfection facilities using the equipment. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/63628-getinge-cm320-washer-disinfector-recall-risk-of-water-leakage-from.
“Getinge CM320 Washer Disinfector Recall: Risk of Water Leakage from Hose Connections.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/63628-getinge-cm320-washer-disinfector-recall-risk-of-water-leakage-from. Based on FDA recall #Z-1124-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1124-2021%22&limit=1).
The FDA announced on Dec. 21, 2020, that Getinge Group Logistics America, LLC recalled Getinge CM320 Series Washer Disinfectors due to a potential for water leakage or spray that may cause burns. The agency classified the recall as Class II.
The plastic inlet hose connections may deform or break due to material fatigue or over-tightening of clamps. A broken connection can lead to water leakage or spray, which may result in a burn to the user and/or procedural delays if the unit is taken out of service.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Getinge Group Logistics America, LLC has issued three other recalls since Sept. 17, 2020. Other recent recalls include a Feb. 11, 2021, recall for hydraulic leakage in operating tables and an Jan. 29, 2021, recall for FiCO2 errors in Flow i Anesthesia Machines. Additional context includes a Nov. 19, 2025, Steris washer disinfector recall for electrical arcing and a Dec. 16, 2025, Medline kit recall for leaks.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product codes CM320 4 WUWD, CM320 3 WWD, or CM320K series models. Affected units have specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice, including numbers starting with WAA or W500.
Brand
Getinge
Category
Medical device
Based on the official FDA remedy
What to do — step by step
Check for Water Leaks
Inspect the hose connections for signs of deformation or breaks that could cause water leakage or spraying.
Contact Getinge for Details
Reach out to Getinge Group Logistics America, LLC for specific model and serial number verification and next steps.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide and abroad; the notice names 8 states.
Named in the notice
Covered by “nationwide”
Not listed
FDA distribution: “Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of ND, PA, NC, VA, NE, MD, NY, MN and the countries of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Norway, Slovakia,…” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Named in the notice: Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Virginia.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 19 months after the firm started it.
1Firm started the recall
2FDA classified it Class II
3Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
4FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
The affected models include CM320 4 WUWD, CM320 3 WWD, CM320K661, CM320K671, CM320K689, CM320K706, CM320K730, CM320WU, CM320WU K981, CM320WUWD, and specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1124-2021 (December 21, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1124-2021 to see it in context.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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