FDA recall Z-1124-2021

Getinge Group Logistics America, LLC · Class II · device

Product

Getinge CM320 Series Washer Disinfector - Product Usage: A multi chamber washer disinfector intended for washing, disinfecting and drying of surgical instruments, containers, operating theatre shoes and operating theatre accessories normally used in hospitals and central disinfection facilities. The disinfected items must be further processed through terminal sterilization before use in any surgical procedure.

Reason for recall

The potential that the plastic inlet hose connections may deform or break as a result of material fatigue and/or over tightening of the clamps. A broken hose connection may lead to a hazardous situation of water leakage or water spray. The water leakage or water spray may result in a burn to the user and/or an inconvenience due to a procedural delay if the Washer Disinfector is taken out of service.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of ND, PA, NC, VA, NE, MD, NY, MN and the countries of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Norway, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Sweden, Japan, China, Netherland, Italy, Kuwait and Czech Republic.

Key facts

Status
Terminated
Initiation date
2020-12-21
Report date
2021-02-24
Termination date
2022-07-20
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Wayne, NJ, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1124-2021