Getinge Recalls Vaporizer Sevoflurane Maquet Filling for Risk of Patient and Health Care Professional Exposure to Toxic Chemical Hydrogen Fluoride

Getinge is recalling the Vaporizer Sevoflurane Maquet Filling after receiving reports of discoloration and/or corrosion within the vaporizer. This was reported after low water content sevoflurane manufactured by Piramal or Baxter was used in Vaporizer Sevoflurane Maquet Fill. Sevoflurane with low water content may partially degrade to hydrogen fluoride when used in this vaporizer. This toxic and hazardous acid may present a risk to both patients and health care professionals if it is inhaled or comes into contact with the skin or eyes.

The FDA has identified this as a Class I recall, the most serious type of recall. Please be aware, this recall is a correction, not a product removal. Use of these affected devices without correction, may cause serious injuries, serious health consequences, or death.

Questions?

Customers with questions should contact call the Getinge Customer Support at 888-
943–8872 (select option 2).