| Class 2 Device Recall Getinge 46Series | |
Date Initiated by Firm | July 30, 2013 |
Date Posted | October 17, 2013 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on May 11, 2015 |
Recall Number | Z-0018-2014 |
Recall Event ID |
66000 |
Product Classification |
Disinfector, medical devices - Product Code MEC
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Product | Getinge 46-Series Medical Washer-Disinfectors, Listing # E208196
Product Usage: The washer disinfector is used in healthcare facilities where reusable items such as instruments, utensils, anesthesia sets, and glassware are handled for decontamination purposes. |
Code Information |
Model # 46-4, Serial # range SEV0521184-SEV0838137 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Getinge Disinfection Ljungadalsgatan 11 Vaxjo Sweden
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Getinge Disinfection AB initiated a voluntary field safety correction for the Getinge 46-Series electrically-heated Washer Disinfectors due to possible overheating. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Nonconforming Material/Component |
Action | Getinge USA, Inc. sent a Device Correction Notices letter dated July 26, 2013 to all affected customers via US Postal Certified Mail within the U.S. and Canada. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The letter indicate that all customers will be contacted by a Getinge representative for guidance if any machine within the serial number range of affected product is within their possession. If you should have any questions or concerns regarding this field correction, please call 1-800-475-9040, press "1" and enter extension 5036. |
Quantity in Commerce | 143 units (142 domestically & 1 unit internationally) |
Distribution | USA Nationwide in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, PR, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY and internationally in Canada. |
Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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