Getinge Usa Sales Inc Flow-c Anesthesia System : intended for use in administering anesthesia while controlling the entire ventilation of patient Product Code/REF Number: 6887700 Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Flow-c Anesthesia System : intended for use in administering anesthesia while controlling the entire ventilation of patient Product Code/REF Number: 6887700
Brand
Getinge Usa Sales Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
UDI-DI: 07325710009765 Serial Numbers: 4003, 4777, 4783, 5024, 5025, 5026, 5027, 5028, 5043, 5044, 5045, 5046, 5047, 5048, 5049, 5050, 5078. (Note: UDI was corrected July 7, 2022)
Products Sold
UDI-DI: 07325710009765 Serial Numbers: 4003, 4777, 4783, 5024, 5025, 5026, 5027, 5028, 5043, 5044, 5045, 5046, 5047, 5048, 5049, 5050, 5078. (Note: UDI was corrected July 7, 2022)
Getinge Usa Sales Inc is recalling Flow-c Anesthesia System : intended for use in administering anesthesia while controlling the entir due to Potential for crack to form on the on/off switch of the suction unit, which may result in an unreasonable risk of harm to the patient. In the worst ca. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Potential for crack to form on the on/off switch of the suction unit, which may result in an unreasonable risk of harm to the patient. In the worst case, the switch can break, preventing the suction unit from being activated.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Maquet Critical Care AB/Getinge initiated a voluntary Medical Device Correction Letter on 5/2/22. . Examine your inventory immediately to determine if you have any of the Flow-c and/or Flow-e anesthesia system(s) with the serial numbers as listed in this notice. . You may continue use of the affected device ensuring that the recommended daily system check out (SCO) and pre-anesthesia checkout procedures are followed as listed in the Operators Manual. . Check for functionality of the suction unit. If you detect a cracked or broken on/off switch before starting a new case, the anesthesia machine should be replaced with a fully functioning anesthesia machine or you should ensure that a temporary alternative suction substitution is available. . Customers with affected system(s) will be contacted by a Getinge Service Representative to schedule on-site correction of your device. 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 8 am and 6 pm (Eastern Time Zone). Whether you have affected product or not, please complete and sign the attached MEDICAL DEVICE Correction - RESPONSE FORM to acknowledge receipt of this notification. Return the completed form to Getinge by e-mailing a scanned copy to actflow-ce.us@getinge.com or by faxing the form to (877) 548-4901. Action by the Getinge: Maquet Critical Care AB/Getinge has identified the cause of the issue. A solution that will correct this issue has been developed and your unit will be corrected at no cost to you by replacing the on/off switch with a new, more durable one.
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As reported by FDA
CO, FL, IN, MO, NJ, VA
Page updated: Jan 10, 2026