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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

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.

Reported: February 24, 2021 Initiated: December 21, 2020 #Z-1124-2021

Product Description

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.

Details

Units Affected
189 units total (Domestic 19 units, Foreign 170 units)
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.
Location
Wayne, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by Getinge Group Logistics America, LLC. Units affected: 189 units total (Domestic 19 units, Foreign 170 units).
Why was this product recalled?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on February 24, 2021. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1124-2021.