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Servo-air Ventilator System-The Servo-air Ventilator System is: Intended for respiratory support, monitoring and treatment of pediatric and adult patients. Model Number: 6882000 (equipped with 6881999 mobile cart)

Reported: August 31, 2022 Initiated: July 21, 2022 #Z-1568-2022 US 102 units; OUS 13750 units units

Getinge Usa Sales Inc issued this FDA Devices recall on August 31, 2022. Classified as Moderate severity (Class II). Approximately US 102 units; OUS 13750 units units are affected. The recall was issued because: Device does not meet regulatory requirements of stability while stationary, which requires mechanical equipment, other …. 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-1568-2022) was formally reported on August 31, 2022, with the manufacturer initiating the action on July 21, 2022. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. Getinge Usa Sales Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Wayne, NJ. Federal records indicate US 102 units; OUS 13750 units units are affected, placing this recall in the million-unit bracket that typically triggers nationwide consumer alerts and retailer sweeps.

The documented reason for this recall is: Device does not meet regulatory requirements of stability while stationary, which requires mechanical equipment, other than fixed mechanical equipment, that is intended to be used on the floor or on a table shall be per… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Australia (AU), Brazil (BR), China (CN), Egypt (EG), EEA, Hong Kong (HK), Israel (IL), Japan (JP), Mexico (MX), Pakistan (PK), Saudi Arabia (SA), South Africa …. 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 4 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

Moderate

Units Affected

US 102 units; OUS 13750 units

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product Description

Servo-air Ventilator System-The Servo-air Ventilator System is: Intended for respiratory support, monitoring and treatment of pediatric and adult patients. Model Number: 6882000 (equipped with 6881999 mobile cart)

Reason for Recall

Device does not meet regulatory requirements of stability while stationary, which requires mechanical equipment, other than fixed mechanical equipment, that is intended to be used on the floor or on a table shall be permanently marked with a clearly legible warning of this risk

Details

Recalling Firm
Getinge Usa Sales Inc
Units Affected
US 102 units; OUS 13750 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Australia (AU), Brazil (BR), China (CN), Egypt (EG), EEA, Hong Kong (HK), Israel (IL), Japan (JP), Mexico (MX), Pakistan (PK), Saudi Arabia (SA), South Africa (ZA), South Korea (KR), Switzerland (CH), Taiwan (TW), Turkey (TR), and United Arab Emirates (AE).
Location
Wayne, NJ

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Ongoing
Recall number Z-1568-2022
Date reported August 31, 2022
Date initiated July 21, 2022
Recalling firm Getinge Usa Sales Inc
Units affected US 102 units; OUS 13750 units
Distribution Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Australia (AU), Brazil (BR), China (CN), Egypt (EG), EEA, Hong Kong (HK), Israel (IL), Japan (JP), Mexico (MX), Pakistan (PK), Saudi Arabia (SA), South Africa (ZA), South Korea (K…

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

Scale of Impact

US 102 units; OUS 13750 units units affected — million-unit bracket.

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

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?
Servo-air Ventilator System-The Servo-air Ventilator System is: Intended for respiratory support, monitoring and treatment of pediatric and adult patients. Model Number: 6882000 (equipped with 6881999 mobile cart). Recalled by Getinge Usa Sales Inc. Units affected: US 102 units; OUS 13750 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Device does not meet regulatory requirements of stability while stationary, which requires mechanical equipment, other than fixed mechanical equipment, that is intended to be used on the floor or on a table shall be permanently marked with a clearly legible warning of this risk
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 31, 2022. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1568-2022.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Australia (AU), Brazil (BR), China (CN), Egypt (EG), EEA, Hong Kong (HK), Israel (IL), Japan (JP), Mexico (MX), Pakistan (PK), Saudi Arabia (SA), South Africa (ZA), South Korea (KR), Switzerland (CH), Taiwan (TW), Turkey (TR), and United Arab Emirates (AE)..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-1568-2022) 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.

Recall Context

Product recalls are issued when a manufacturer, distributor, or federal agency determines that a product poses a safety risk to consumers. This recall is classified as moderate severity, indicating the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. Across PlainRecalls, we track 83,000+ recalls from FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA to help consumers stay informed and act quickly when safety issues arise.

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Data Sources

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

  • Source: FDA — Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and medical device recalls)
  • Source: CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls API (consumer product recalls and hazards)
  • Source: NHTSA — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls API (vehicle safety recalls)
  • Source: USDA FSIS — Food Safety and Inspection Service (meat, poultry, and egg product recalls)

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).