Maquet Flow Anesthesia Machines Recall
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Maquet Critical Care AB is recalling Flow Anesthesia Machines due to failure to deliver anesthetic agent when the vaporizer is activated.
What this FDA recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by FDA on August 20, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Maquet Critical Care AB initiated a voluntary recall after events were observed where anesthetic agent was not delivered when the vaporizer was activated. Failure to deliver the anesthetic agent may result in the patient receiving insufficient anesthesia and may lead to intraoperative awareness.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall covers Flow Anesthesia Machines with the following models and UDI-DIs: Flow-i C20 6677200 / UDI-DI 07325710001349, Flow-i C30 6677300 / UDI-DI 07325710001363, Flow-i C40 6677400 / UDI-DI 07325710001318, Flow-i C20 6888520 / UDI-DI 07325710010617, Flow-i C30 6888530 / UDI-DI 07325710010624, Flow-i C40 6888540 / UDI-DI 07325710010631, Flow-c 6887700 / UDI-DI 07325710009765, Flow-e 6887900 / UDI-DI 07325710010457. Affected software versions are 4.8, 4.10, and 4.11. A total of 408 units were distributed in the US nationwide to the states of AL, AR, CA, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, IN, MA, MI, MO, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TX, VA, WA, WV, with 11,342 units distributed outside the US. The FDA recall number is Z-2860-2026 and it is classified as Class II.
What You Should Do
Consumers and facilities should refer to the recalling firm's notification and contact Maquet Critical Care AB for further instructions regarding the recalled devices.
Why This Matters
The recall affects anesthesia delivery systems distributed across the United States and worldwide, with potential impact on patient anesthesia during procedures.
Source
FDA Recall Z-2860-2026 - Maquet Critical Care AB, Solna, Sweden
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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