Recall: Software Bug Can Lead to Hypoventilation and Hypoxia

Company: Getinge Usa Sales Inc
Date of Enforcement Report: 1/26/2023
Class I

PRODUCT

Getinge Flow-i Anesthesia Systems Flow-i C20, Part no. 6677200 Flow-i C30, Part no. 6677300 Flow-i C40, Part no. 6677400

Programmable Diagnostic Computer

Recall Number:

Z-0959-2023

REASON

Due to a software bug, under certain conditions, pressure cannot be built up resulting in no ventilation. If gas delivery is stopped, a sustained decrease in delivered O2 concentration may lead to hypoventilation and hypoxia.

RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER

Getinge Usa Sales Inc

VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE

8,016 Total (7,766 OUS; 250 US)

DISTRIBUTION

US nationwide and Worldwide Distribution: Domestic distribution to AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IN, MA, MI, MO, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA, WV. Foreign distribution worldwide.

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