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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

GETINGE 46-SERIES Medical Washer-Disinfector, Models 46-4 and 46-5, with PACS 300/350 Control Series with dryer --- Class II, exempt from 510(k) requirements. For use in healthcare facilities and laboratories where reusable items such as instruments, utensils, anesthesia sets, and glassware are handled for decontamination purposes.

Reported: December 31, 2014 Initiated: November 26, 2014 #Z-0852-2015

Product Description

GETINGE 46-SERIES Medical Washer-Disinfector, Models 46-4 and 46-5, with PACS 300/350 Control Series with dryer --- Class II, exempt from 510(k) requirements. For use in healthcare facilities and laboratories where reusable items such as instruments, utensils, anesthesia sets, and glassware are handled for decontamination purposes.

Reason for Recall

Getinge Disinfection AB received complaints regarding sediment residuals in the manifold of the washer and disinfector of Getinge 46-Series (CM302) with PACS 300/350 control. After performing detailed root cause analysis, the firm has identified the problem as insufficient water flow throughout the manifold due to formation of air pockets where sedimentation may occur.

Details

Recalling Firm
Getinge Disinfection Ab
Units Affected
551 total: USA: 547 units, Canada: 4 units
Distribution
Distributed US (nationwide) and the country of Canada.
Location
Vaxjo

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
GETINGE 46-SERIES Medical Washer-Disinfector, Models 46-4 and 46-5, with PACS 300/350 Control Series with dryer --- Class II, exempt from 510(k) requirements. For use in healthcare facilities and laboratories where reusable items such as instruments, utensils, anesthesia sets, and glassware are handled for decontamination purposes.. Recalled by Getinge Disinfection Ab. Units affected: 551 total: USA: 547 units, Canada: 4 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Getinge Disinfection AB received complaints regarding sediment residuals in the manifold of the washer and disinfector of Getinge 46-Series (CM302) with PACS 300/350 control. After performing detailed root cause analysis, the firm has identified the problem as insufficient water flow throughout the manifold due to formation of air pockets where sedimentation may occur.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 31, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0852-2015.