Getinge CM320 Series Washer Disinfector - Product Usage: A multi chamber washer disinfector intended for washing, disinfecting and drying of surgical instruments, containers, operating theatre shoes and operating theatre accessories normally used in hospitals and central disinfection facilities. The disinfected items must be further processed through terminal sterilization before use in any surgical procedure.
FDA Recall Z-1124-2021 · Posted None
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Recalling FirmGetinge Group Logistics America, LLC
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeMEC
Date Initiated2020-12-21
Date Terminated2022-07-20
Product Quantity189 units total (Domestic 19 units, Foreign 170 units)
Reason for Recall
The potential that the plastic inlet hose connections may deform or break as a result of material fatigue and/or over tightening of the clamps. A broken hose connection may lead to a hazardous situation of water leakage or water spray. The water leakage or water spray may result in a burn to the user and/or an inconvenience due to a procedural delay if the Washer Disinfector is taken out of service.
Firm Action
On 01/12/2021 Getinge initiated a voluntary Medical Device in the U.S for the CM320 Series Washer Disinfector instructing consignees to inspect their device and that a correction kit is currently available and the correction will be completed at no cost to affected customers.
Root Cause
Device Design
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of ND, PA, NC, VA, NE, MD, NY, MN and the countries of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Norway, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Sweden, Japan, China, Netherland, Italy, Kuwait and Czech Republic.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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