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# Getinge Recalls Vaporizer Sevoflurane Maquet Filling
- URL: https://www.fdaweb.com/getinge-recalls-vaporizer-sevoflurane-maquet-filling-2/
- Published: 2022-01-19T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-14T17:29:03.000Z
- Author: David McFarland
- Tags: Devices, #legacy-id-D5150959

Getinge has recalled its Vaporizer Sevoflurane Maquet filling due to the potential chemical breakdown of Sevoflurane, a general surgical anesthetic. A [recall notice](https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/getinge-usa-sales-llc-recalls-vaporizer-sevoflurane-maquet-filling-flow-family-anesthesia-systems?ref=fdaweb.com) says that if the chemical breakdown occurs, it could result in inhalation of, or skin exposure to, harmful chemicals that may cause serious patient harms, including irritation of the respiratory tract, lung edema, and severe hypocalcemia. There have been eight complaints regarding the device issue, yet no reported deaths or injuries. The Vaporizer is a component of several Maquet anesthesia gas machines, which administer inhalation anesthesia while controlling the entire ventilation of patients who are unable or have limited ability to breathe.