Getinge 88-Series Washer/Disinfector (2020-01-16)

Starting date:

January 16, 2020

Posting date:

January 31, 2020

Type of communication:

Medical Device Recall

Subcategory:

Medical Device

Hazard classification:

Type II

Source of recall:

Health Canada

Issue:

Medical Devices

Audience:

General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals

Identification number:

RA-72225

Last updated: 2020-01-31

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  Reason
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  Affected products

Affected Products

Getinge 88-Series Washer/Disinfector

Reason

The washer disinfectors affected by this field action can develop cracks in spot welds inside the chamber. The risk for users is due to localization infection from contaminated water (from pre-rinse) ending up on the floor although of from slipping. Although this risk is already considered mitigated with provided information in the IFU on requirements.

Affected products