Recall Z-2079-2012

Getinge USA Inc · initiated May 25, 2012

Class II Terminated

Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature

Product

Getinge brand --- large capacity, floor loading jet spray, washers for mechanical washing, intermediate level, thermal disinfection and drying of moisture and temperature stable Hospital case carts, sterilization containers, material handling carts, stands and utensils. --- Model numbers Getinge 9120, 9122, 9125, and 9128

Codes / lots: Serial numbers: W50024258; W50024259; W50026573; W50025790; W50017381; W50020296; W50028138; W50020952

Reason for recall

Getinge Disinfection AB is voluntarily correcting Washer Disinfectors, Getinge Electrically Heated 9100-Series manufactured between 2009-05-04 through 09-26-2011. This action is based on a report from the ground fault breaker manufacturer of a production error.

FDA-determined cause: Nonconforming Material/Component

Action taken

Getinge USA issued a Device Correction Notice dated June 5, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were advised to perform a trip test to determine if they have a functioning ground fault breaker. Customers will be contacted by a Getinge representative to schedule an appointment to exchange the earth fault breaker. Customers were provided a Customer Response Form to complete and fax back to 585-272-5033. For questions customers should call 800-475-9040, ext. 5270. For questions regarding this recall call 585-475-1400.

Details

Recall number
Z-2079-2012
Initiated
May 25, 2012
Posted by FDA
July 26, 2012
Terminated
May 18, 2016
Product code
MEC – Disinfector, Medical Devices
Quantity
8 washers
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA including Maryland, Indiana, New Mexico, Massachuesetts, Texas, Kansas and the country of Canada
Recalling firm
Getinge USA Inc, Rochester, NY

Official FDA recall record