GETINGE 88-SERIES 88-5 (REF 88-303)Recalls & reported problems
Getinge Disinfection AB · GETINGE WD88, WASHER DISINFECTOR · Class 2
All models of GETINGE 88-SERIES (2)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
1 open recall names this device. See the recall details and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.
- Adverse event reports
- 6
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 3
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07340153700109), received between Sep 19, 2017 and Sep 23, 2024 — classified as 6 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fire” (3 reports).
3 FDA recall records name this device's identifier, 1 still open.
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.
Reports received per month
Recalls naming this device
- Aug 29, 2025Open, Classified
Potential for device to overheat during operation if the circulation pressure calibration was not performed or had been performed incorrectly, and the low-pressure alarm is not triggered.
Z-0016-2026 · Root cause: Under Investigation by firm · Recall details · FDA record ↗
- Feb 10, 2020Terminated
Potential leakage that may occur due to ruptured spot welds in the chamber, could generate a situation for the user such as risk for slipping or infection from contaminated water
Z-1475-2020 · Root cause: Device Design · Recall details · FDA record ↗
- Mar 2, 2018Terminated
There is potential for a cart with disinfected goods to unload without the trolley being docked. Disinfected goods could end up falling to the floor causing risk to nearby users and damage to goods and equipment.
Z-1380-2018 · Root cause: Software design · Recall details · FDA record ↗
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Fire3
- Overheating of Device2
- Device Handling Problem1
- Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method1
- Inadequate User Interface1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2
- Hematoma1
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1
- No Patient Involvement1
Recent adverse event reports
The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 23, 2024Fire; Fire
ON SEPTEMBER 19TH, 2024 GETINGE BECAME AWARE OF AN ISSUE WITH THE 88-SERIES WASHER DISINFECTOR WITH THE MODEL NAME: 88-5. AS IT WAS STATED, THE WASHER DISINFECTOR CAUGHT ON FIRE AFTER ALL EMPLOYEES HAD GONE HOME. SO FAR, WE HAVE NOT BEEN INFORMED ABOUT ANY SERIOUS INJURY AS A CONSEQUENCE OF REPORTED ISSUE, HOWEVER WE DECIDED TO REPORT THE ISSUE IN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION AND BASED ON THE POTENTIAL FOR SERIOUS INJURY IF THE SITUATION WAS TO REOCCUR.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20276739 ↗MalfunctionOct 31, 2023Fire; Fire
ON (B)(6) 2023 GETINGE BECAME AWARE OF AN ISSUE WITH THE 88-SERIES WASHER DISINFECTOR WITH THE MODEL NAME:88-5. AS IT WAS STATED, THE WASHER CAUGHT FIRE DURING CYCLE. IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT A FIRE ALARM STARTED AND THE FLOOR LEVEL WAS EVACUATED. SO FAR, WE HAVE NOT BEEN INFORMED ABOUT ANY SERIOUS INJURY AS A CONSEQUENCE OF REPORTED ISSUE, HOWEVER WE DECIDED TO REPORT THE ISSUE IN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION AND BASED ON THE POTENTIAL FOR SERIOUS INJURY IF THE SITUATION WAS TO REOCCUR.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18037297 ↗MalfunctionMar 13, 2020Inadequate User Interface; Device Handling Problem; Inadequate User Interface; Device Handling Problem
MalfunctionOct 16, 2019Fire; Overheating of Device; Fire; Overheating of Device
MANUFACTURER REFERENCE NUMBER (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 9198503 ↗MalfunctionAug 27, 2018Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method; Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method
ON 2ND OF AUGUST 2018 GETINGE BECAME AWARE OF AN SITUATION WHERE AN ARM OF OPERATOR WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN WASHER DISINFECTOR AND THE CART TRANSFERRED INTO THE WASHER BY THE FREE STANDING LOADER. AFTER THE INCIDENT OCCURRENCE, THE PERSON WENT TO THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT WHERE, AFTER THE ASSESSMENT, IT HAS BEEN CONFIRMED THAT THE ARM WAS NOT BROKEN.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 7817431 ↗MalfunctionSep 19, 2017Overheating of Device; Overheating of Device
MANUFACTURER'S REFERENCE NUMBER TW: (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions; No Patient Involvement
MAUDE report 6875167 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026 · each recall links to the FDA recall notice
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