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Maquet Getinge Group battery modules for use with Maquet SERVO-i ventilator systems (Part #6487180). Battery for use with the SERVO-i Ventilator System. The SERVO-i Ventilator System is intended for treating and monitoring patients ranging from neonates to adults with respiratory failure or insufficiency. The ventilator is equipped with at least 2, NiMH battery modules (Part No. 6487180) which automatically supply 12V DC Power in case of an AC power failure, ensuring that ventilator settings

Reported: May 8, 2013 Initiated: March 7, 2013 #Z-1177-2013 90,000 units (batteries) units

Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc issued this FDA Devices recall on May 8, 2013. Classified as Critical severity (Class I). Approximately 90,000 units (batteries) units are affected. The recall was issued because: When using the SERVO-i on battery power, in a very small number of cases, some battery modules distributed after Januar…. This recall notice is sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Below you will find the complete product description, hazard information, remedy instructions, and related recalls from the same manufacturer or product category.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1177-2013) was formally reported on May 8, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on March 7, 2013. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Terminated. Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Wayne, NJ. Federal records indicate 90,000 units (batteries) units are affected.

The documented reason for this recall is: When using the SERVO-i on battery power, in a very small number of cases, some battery modules distributed after January 31, 2010 have a shorter battery run time than expected. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) and countries of: ALGERIA, ANDORRA, ANTILLES (Netherlands), ARGENTINA, ARUBA, AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, AZERBADJAN, BANGLADESH, BELARUS, BELGIUM, BOLIVIA, BOTSWANA, BRAZIL, BRUNEI, BUL…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls, of which 6 were also issued by FDA Devices. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 13 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.

Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity1Class I (Critical)Class II (Moderate)Class III (Low)
Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity

Critical

Units Affected

90,000 units (batteries)

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product Description

Maquet Getinge Group battery modules for use with Maquet SERVO-i ventilator systems (Part #6487180). Battery for use with the SERVO-i Ventilator System. The SERVO-i Ventilator System is intended for treating and monitoring patients ranging from neonates to adults with respiratory failure or insufficiency. The ventilator is equipped with at least 2, NiMH battery modules (Part No. 6487180) which automatically supply 12V DC Power in case of an AC power failure, ensuring that ventilator settings and stored data remain intact in the event of an AC power failure. The battery modules give the user a possibility to use the SERVO-i during intra-hospital transportation.

Reason for Recall

When using the SERVO-i on battery power, in a very small number of cases, some battery modules distributed after January 31, 2010 have a shorter battery run time than expected.

Details

Units Affected
90,000 units (batteries)
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) and countries of: ALGERIA, ANDORRA, ANTILLES (Netherlands), ARGENTINA, ARUBA, AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, AZERBADJAN, BANGLADESH, BELARUS, BELGIUM, BOLIVIA, BOTSWANA, BRAZIL, BRUNEI, BULGARIA, CANADA, CHILE, CHINA, COLOMBIA, CONGO, COSTA RICA, CROATIA, CUBA, CZECH REPUBLIC, DENMARK, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, ECUADOR, EGYPT, EL SALVADOR, ESTONIA, YUGOSLAVIA (Former), FIJI, FINLAND, FRANCE, GEORGIA, GERMANY, GREECE, GUATEMALA, GUYANA, HONDURAS, HONG KONG, HUNGARY, ICELAND, INDIA, INDONESIA, IRAN, IRAQ, IRELAND, ISRAEL, ITALY, JAMAICA, JAPAN, KENYA, KUWAIT, KYRGYZSTAN, LATVIA, LIBYA, LITHUANIA, LUXEMBURG, MACAU, MACEDONIA, MALAYSIA, MALDIVES, MARTINIQUE (French), MEXICO, MOLDAVIA, MOROCCO, NEPAL, NETHERLANDS, NEW CALEDONIA (French), NEW ZEALAND, NICARAGUA, NIGERIA, NORWAY, OMAN, PAKISTAN, PALESTINE, PANAMA, PAPUA NEW GUINEA, PARAGUAY, PERU, PHILIPPINES, POLAND, POLYNESIA (French), PORTUGAL, QATAR, REUNION (French), ROMANIA, RUSSIA, SAUDI ARABIA, SERBIA, SEYCHELLES, SINGAPORE, SLOVAK REPUBLIC, SLOVENIA, SOUTH AFRICA, SOUTH KOREA, SPAIN, SRI LANKA, SUDAN, SURINAM, SWEDEN, SWITZERLAND, SYRIA, TADJIKISTAN, TAIWAN, TANZANIA, THAILAND, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, TUNISIA, TURKEY, UKRAINE, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, UNITED KINGDOM, URUGUAY, VATICAN city state, VENEZUELA, VIETNAM and YEMEN.
Location
Wayne, NJ

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Critical (Class I)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-1177-2013
Date reported May 8, 2013
Date initiated March 7, 2013
Recalling firm Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc
Units affected 90,000 units (batteries)
Distribution Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) and countries of: ALGERIA, ANDORRA, ANTILLES (Netherlands), ARGENTINA, ARUBA, AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, AZERBADJAN, BANGLADESH, BELARUS, BELGIUM, BOLIVIA, BOTSWANA, BRAZIL, BRUNEI, BULGARIA, CANADA, CHILE…

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

90,000 units (batteries) units affected — limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units)
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) ✓ This recall
Large-scale (100K – 1M units)
Massive (≥1M units)

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Maquet Getinge Group battery modules for use with Maquet SERVO-i ventilator systems (Part #6487180). Battery for use with the SERVO-i Ventilator System. The SERVO-i Ventilator System is intended for treating and monitoring patients ranging from neonates to adults with respiratory failure or insufficiency. The ventilator is equipped with at least 2, NiMH battery modules (Part No. 6487180) which automatically supply 12V DC Power in case of an AC power failure, ensuring that ventilator settings and stored data remain intact in the event of an AC power failure. The battery modules give the user a possibility to use the SERVO-i during intra-hospital transportation.. Recalled by Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc. Units affected: 90,000 units (batteries).
Why was this product recalled?
When using the SERVO-i on battery power, in a very small number of cases, some battery modules distributed after January 31, 2010 have a shorter battery run time than expected.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 8, 2013. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-1177-2013.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) and countries of: ALGERIA, ANDORRA, ANTILLES (Netherlands), ARGENTINA, ARUBA, AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, AZERBADJAN, BANGLADESH, BELARUS, BELGIUM, BOLIVIA, BOTSWANA, BRAZIL, BRUNEI, BULGARIA, CANADA, CHILE, CHINA, COLOMBIA, CONGO, COSTA RICA, CROATIA, CUBA, CZECH REPUBLIC, DENMARK, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, ECUADOR, EGYPT, EL SALVADOR, ESTONIA, YUGOSLAVIA (Former), FIJI, FINLAND, FRANCE, GEORGIA, GERMANY, GREECE, GUATEMALA, GUYANA, HONDURAS, HONG KONG, HUNGARY, ICELAND, INDIA, INDONESIA, IRAN, IRAQ, IRELAND, ISRAEL, ITALY, JAMAICA, JAPAN, KENYA, KUWAIT, KYRGYZSTAN, LATVIA, LIBYA, LITHUANIA, LUXEMBURG, MACAU, MACEDONIA, MALAYSIA, MALDIVES, MARTINIQUE (French), MEXICO, MOLDAVIA, MOROCCO, NEPAL, NETHERLANDS, NEW CALEDONIA (French), NEW ZEALAND, NICARAGUA, NIGERIA, NORWAY, OMAN, PAKISTAN, PALESTINE, PANAMA, PAPUA NEW GUINEA, PARAGUAY, PERU, PHILIPPINES, POLAND, POLYNESIA (French), PORTUGAL, QATAR, REUNION (French), ROMANIA, RUSSIA, SAUDI ARABIA, SERBIA, SEYCHELLES, SINGAPORE, SLOVAK REPUBLIC, SLOVENIA, SOUTH AFRICA, SOUTH KOREA, SPAIN, SRI LANKA, SUDAN, SURINAM, SWEDEN, SWITZERLAND, SYRIA, TADJIKISTAN, TAIWAN, TANZANIA, THAILAND, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, TUNISIA, TURKEY, UKRAINE, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, UNITED KINGDOM, URUGUAY, VATICAN city state, VENEZUELA, VIETNAM and YEMEN..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-1177-2013) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

Recall Context

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Data Sources

Data as of 2025. Source: FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS federal recall databases.

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Recall information is sourced from official federal agency databases. Always verify recall details with the issuing agency for the most current status. This information is for research and awareness purposes only.

All federal data sources used on this page

Source: Federal recall agencies (FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS) Aggregated multi-agency recall feeds · 2024 Recall data normalized across federal agency feeds; severity classifications follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS).