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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

Flow-c Anesthesia System (Product Code 6887700) Flow-e Anesthesia System (Product Code 6887900)

Reported: December 14, 2022 Initiated: November 7, 2022 #Z-0422-2023

Product Description

Flow-c Anesthesia System (Product Code 6887700) Flow-e Anesthesia System (Product Code 6887900)

Reason for Recall

The power backup battery, under certain conditions, may exhibit reduced battery run-time while in use, and there is a potential that the battery may fail to provide the expected run time in the event of a mains power failure. This could require the clinician to use manual emergency ventilation of another ventilator is not available and the backup battery is exhausted.

Details

Recalling Firm
Getinge Usa Sales Inc
Units Affected
65 US
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of CO, FL, IN, MA, MO, and VA.
Location
Wayne, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Flow-c Anesthesia System (Product Code 6887700) Flow-e Anesthesia System (Product Code 6887900). Recalled by Getinge Usa Sales Inc. Units affected: 65 US.
Why was this product recalled?
The power backup battery, under certain conditions, may exhibit reduced battery run-time while in use, and there is a potential that the battery may fail to provide the expected run time in the event of a mains power failure. This could require the clinician to use manual emergency ventilation of another ventilator is not available and the backup battery is exhausted.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 14, 2022. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0422-2023.