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Getinge Flow-i Anesthesia Systems recallZ-0959-2023 · Getinge Usa Sales Inc · initiated Dec 22, 2022

Open, Classified

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Getinge Usa Sales Inc or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

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Why it was recalled

Due to a software bug, under certain conditions, pressure cannot be built up resulting in no ventilation. If gas delivery is stopped, a sustained decrease in delivered O2 concentration may lead to hypoventilation and hypoxia.

FDA root cause category: Software Design Change

What the company is doing

On December 22, 2022, the firm notified affected customers through Urgent Medical Device Correction letters. Customers were instructed to examine their inventory immediately to determine if they have any of the affected serial numbers. If you have an affected system running on software version 4.8.0 through 4.8.3, you may continue use of the device until the software is updated with the following considerations: 1. If during use, the device is switched from Automatic to Manual and it is found that the manual bag is empty the user can activate the Emergency ventilation or turn off/on the device to reset the disabled valves function. 2. Users may also use the resuscitator that is available in the Operating Room. Getinge will update the software to correct the issue free of charge. You can arrange a visit by a Getinge trained or authorized service technician by contacting Getinge Customer Technical Support at (888) 9GETUSA / (888) 943 8872 (select option 1, then option 2), Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time Zone).

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0959-2023
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated by the company
Dec 22, 2022
Posted by the FDA
Jan 26, 2023
Recalling firm
Getinge Usa Sales Inc
Quantity
8,016 Total (7,766 OUS; 250 US)
Product code
BSZ
FDA submissions
K191027
Distribution
US nationwide and Worldwide Distribution: Domestic distribution to AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IN, MA, MI, MO, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA, WV. Foreign distribution worldwide.

Product description

Getinge Flow-i Anesthesia Systems Flow-i C20, Part no. 6677200 Flow-i C30, Part no. 6677300 Flow-i C40, Part no. 6677400

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Part # UDI 6677200 7325710001349 Serial Numbers 1202-8027 Part # UDI 6677300 7325710001363 Serial Numbers 1058-1201 Part # UDI 6677400 7325710001318 Serial Numbers 2034-8446 Software versions 4.8.0, 4.8.1, 4.8.2, and 4.8.3.

Devices named in this recall

3 devices in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.

Other devices under the same FDA submission

6 devices cleared under K191027 are not named by identifier in this recall. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 91339).

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