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FDA Devices recall · Reported August 31, 2022

Maquet Critical Care AB/Getinge Servo-u Ventilator System, Part Number 6694800 Servo-n Ventilator System, Part Number 6688600 Servo-u MR ventilator: Part Number 6888800 Servo-air: Part Number 6882000

Ventilators may generate a combination of alarms which may result in loss of communication, technical alarms being triggered, and loss of ventilation. If the device stops ventilat…

Recall #
Z-1560-2022
Affected scope
37000 (11089 US)
Initiated
July 20, 2022
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Getinge Usa Sales Inc recalled Maquet Critical Care AB/Getinge Servo-u Ventilator System, Part Number 6694800 Servo-n … - a critical-severity action.

Maquet Critical Care AB/Getinge Servo-u Ventilator System, Part Number 6694800 Servo-n … was recalled by Getinge Usa Sales Inc in August 31, 2022. Reason: Ventilators may generate a combination of alarms which may result in loss of communication, technical alarms …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1560-2022 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Getinge Usa Sales Inc issued this critical-severity FDA Devices recall-Ventilators may generate a combination of alarms which may result in loss of communication, technical alarms ….

Critical
severity level
Class I
classification
August 31, 2022
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1560-2022 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1560-2022) was formally reported on August 31, 2022, with the manufacturer initiating the action on July 20, 2022. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Ongoing. Getinge Usa Sales Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Wayne, NJ. Federal records list the affected scope as 37000 (11089 US).

The documented reason for this recall is: Ventilators may generate a combination of alarms which may result in loss of communication, technical alarms being triggered, and loss of ventilation. If the device stops ventilating due to this issue, it may lead to hy… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide distribution. US nationwide, Poland, Spain, France, Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Belgium, Estonia, Greece, Finland, Portugal, Netherlands, Romania, Austria, Slovakia, Lithuania, Ireland, Latvia, Norway, Swe…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Critical

Affected scope

37000 (11089 US)

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

Maquet Critical Care AB/Getinge Servo-u Ventilator System, Part Number 6694800 Servo-n Ventilator System, Part Number 6688600 Servo-u MR ventilator: Part Number 6888800 Servo-air: Part Number 6882000

Reason for recall

Ventilators may generate a combination of alarms which may result in loss of communication, technical alarms being triggered, and loss of ventilation. If the device stops ventilating due to this issue, it may lead to hypoventilation and consequently desaturation, with patient outcomes including hypoxemia and hypoxic injury, which might result in circulatory failure.

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 Ongoing
Recall number Z-1560-2022
Date reported August 31, 2022
Date initiated July 20, 2022
Recalling firm Getinge Usa Sales Inc
Firm location Wayne, NJ
Affected scope 37000 (11089 US)
Distribution Worldwide distribution. US nationwide, Poland, Spain, France, Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Belgium, Estonia, Greece, Finland, Portugal, Netherlands, Romania, Austria, Slovakia, Lithuania, Ireland, Latvia, Norway, Sweden, Malaysia, China…

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

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

  • Check the recall number (Z-1560-2022) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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  • This is a Class I (high-risk) recall, stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Devices record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Maquet Critical Care AB/Getinge Servo-u Ventilator System, Part Number 6694800 Servo-n Ventilator System, Part Number 6688600 Servo-u MR ventilator: Part Number 6888800 Servo-air: Part Number 6882000. Recalled by Getinge Usa Sales Inc. Units affected: 37000 (11089 US).
Why was this product recalled?
Ventilators may generate a combination of alarms which may result in loss of communication, technical alarms being triggered, and loss of ventilation. If the device stops ventilating due to this issue, it may lead to hypoventilation and consequently desaturation, with patient outcomes including hypoxemia and hypoxic injury, which might result in circulatory failure.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 31, 2022. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-1560-2022.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide distribution. US nationwide, Poland, Spain, France, Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Belgium, Estonia, Greece, Finland, Portugal, Netherlands, Romania, Austria, Slovakia, Lithuania, Ireland, Latvia, Norway, Sweden, Malaysia, China, Singapore, Taiwan, Iceland, Slovenia, Hungary, Bulgaria, Denmark, Croatia, United Kingdom, Russia, Hong Kong, United Arab Emirates, Canada, Switzerland, Australia, New Zealand, Serbia, Kenya, South Africa, Palestine, India, Colombia, Macau, Argentina, Mexico, Japan, Brazil, Israel, South Korea, Turkey, Peru, Ukraine, Thailand, Polynesia(French), Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Martinique (French), Costa Rica, Kuwait, Algeria, Saint Helena, Syria, Chile, Qatar, Fiji, Lebanon, Sri Lanka, Jordan, Oman, Pakistan, Ecuador, Botswana, Mozambique, Netherlands, Antilles, Bolivia, Andorra, Aruba, Faroe Islands, Egypt, Libya, Indonesia, Bahrain, Uruguay, Guadeloupe (French), Puerto Rico, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Paraguay, Nepal, Nicaragua, Vietnam, Tunisia, El Salvador, Tanzania, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Nigeria, Myanmar, Dominican Republic, Cuba, Russian Federation, Honduras, Zimbabwe, Moldova, Republic of Bangladesh, Maldives, Angola Mauritius, Sudan, Turkmenistan, Panama, Rwanda, Brunei Darussalam, and Georgia..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-1560-2022) 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.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Devices, reported August 31, 2022. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.