Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1877-2024 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | Getinge Usa Sales Inc. |
| Report date | Jun 12, 2024 |
| Recall initiation date | May 1, 2024 |
| Quantity | 120 units (US) |
| Location | Wayne, NJ, United States |
Official product description
Vaporizer Sevoflurane Maquet Filling, Product code/REF number (6682282), Component of: Flow-i C20, Flow-i C30,Flow-i C40, Flow-c, Flow-e.
Why the product was recalled
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.
Distribution information
Domestic: CA, CO, IN, MO, OR, VA, WA. International: Aruba, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Macau, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mexico, Moldavia, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Vietnam Please note that a list of foreign consignees was not provided by the manufacturer and it is not available at this time.
How to read the classification
FDA Class I indicates a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The classification shown here comes directly from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: N/A.
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