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# Getinge Recalls Vaporizer Sevoflurane Maquet Filling
- URL: https://www.fdaweb.com/getinge-recalls-vaporizer-sevoflurane-maquet-filling/
- Published: 2024-06-14T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-14T14:33:21.000Z
- Author: David McFarland
- Tags: Devices, #legacy-id-D5157184

Getinge is recalling (Class 1) its Vaporizer Sevoflurane Maquet Filling after receiving reports of discoloration or corrosion within the vaporizer after the device was used with low water content sevoflurane manufactured by Piramal or Baxter. Sevoflurane used in the vaporizer may degrade to hydrogen fluoride, a [recall notice](https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/getinge-recalls-vaporizer-sevoflurane-maquet-filling-risk-patient-and-health-care-professional?ref=fdaweb.com) says, adding that the toxic and hazardous acid may present a risk to patients and health care professionals if it is inhaled or comes into contact with the skin.

“Inhaling hydrogen fluoride can cause irritation of respiratory tract, leading to fluid buildup in the lungs (lung edema) and/or severely low levels of calcium in the blood (hypocalcemia),” the notice says. Hydrogen fluoride on the skin may cause blistering, skin wounds (superficial ulceration), or low levels of magnesium in the blood. Use of these devices may cause serious injuries, serious health consequences, or death, it warns. To date , two complaints have been received about the issue.

The Vaporizer Sevoflurane Maquet Filling is part of the Flow anesthesia systems, including Flow-i C20, C30, and C40 as well as Flow-c and Flow-e. It is used exclusively for containing, vaporizing, and blending liquid Sevoflurane with oxygen to start and maintain general anesthesia.