EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Pressure equipment/vessels
Steam generator TRANS MEDIKAL - GETINGE — risk: burns
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. OR/00067/25
Summary
Due to a manufacturing error, excess pressure can build up in the steam generator and a significant amount of energy could be released resulting in injuries, including burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pressure Equipment Directive.
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Product
Steam generator — TRANS MEDIKAL - GETINGE
- Brand
- TRANS MEDIKAL - GETINGE
- Name / model
- 20 kW ; 22,5 kW ; 30 kW ; 37,5 kW ; 40 kW ; 45 kW ; 50 kW ; 60 kW
- Category
- Pressure equipment/vessels
- Steam generator integrated into steriliser.
What is the risk?
- Due to a manufacturing error, excess pressure can build up in the steam generator and a significant amount of energy could be released resulting in injuries, including burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pressure Equipment Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 02/03/2025
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Making the marketing of the product subject to prior conditions
- Date of entry into force: 02/03/2025
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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