Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 36841 |
| Brand Name: | Getinge 88-5 Washer disinfector |
| Model: | Getinge 88-5 Washer disinfector (all units with electrical |
| Affected: | Serial nubers - WAA060034, WAA068106, W50038320, W50046233 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Getinge Australia Pty Ltd (NZ) Unit D, Ground Floor, Building A, Millenium Centre 600 Great South Rd Ellerslie Auckland 1051 |
| Contact Information: | 09 272 9039 |
| Manufacturer: | Getinge Disinfection AB |
| Issue: | The initial investigation determined that the device was found to overheat during operation if the calibration of the circulation pressure was not performed or had been performed incorrectly and the alarm for low circulation pressure was not trigged. The information sent out in previous customer letter Medsafe Ref#35754 was a precautionary action that was taken by checking the Circulation Pressure value in Stand By mode, to verify it was 0.0 kPa or otherwise re-calibrate. Further investigation determined that the device could overheat during operation if the following conditions occurred: · the water circulation pressure is too low in combination with: · the circulation pressure calibration not being performed or performed incorrectly and/or · The low circulation pressure alarm is not triggered due to the alarm limit being changed by a technician. This can result in the melting of insulation, cables, and hoses, and in some cases, may lead to smoke emission or fire. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Instructions for use to be updated |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 26/5/2026 |
