Getinge Flow-c

mars 25, 2020
Stockholm, Sweden
To whom it may concern
Maquet Critical Care AB
Röntgenvägen 2
S-17154 Solna
Sweden
www.getinge.com
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER
COVID-19 Pandemic
Ventilating ICU patients using Flow-i, Flow-c and Flow-e
anesthesia machines
Dear all,
In view of the situation with the coronavirus, Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), and the possibility to
repurpose Flow-i, Flow-c and Flow-e anesthesia machines for use in the ICU as a ventilator only,
Getinge would like to draw your attention to important information in the following three sections:
1. General information and warnings
2. Preparations for use
3. Key system differences (between Flow anesthesia machines and ICU-ventilators)
 Rebreathing
 Manual and automatic ventilation (MAN/AUTO) and APL
 O
2
flush
 Sampling line and watertrap
 AGSS (Anesthesia Gas Scavenging System)
 Emergency ventilation
 Alarms and monitoring
 System checkout
MCV00103387 REVA
MX-7711-02

Getinge Flow-c Specifications

General

Brand	Getinge
Model	Flow-c
Category	Medical Equipment
Language	English

Summary

General information and warnings

Preparations for use

Key system differences

Rebreathing

Explains the rebreathing system and its implications for gas exchange and humidification.

Manual and automatic ventilation (MANAUTO) - APL

Describes manual vs. automatic ventilation modes and the Adjustable Pressure Limit (APL) valve's role.

O2 flush

Details the function and purpose of the O2 flush button, including its effect on PEEP.

Sampling line and water trap

Explains the sampling line setup, water trap, and their role in gas analysis and system protection.

Emergency ventilation

Covers manual ventilation procedures for system failures and the unavailability of anesthetic agents.

AGSS (Anesthesia Gas Scavenging System)

Discusses the importance of connecting the AGSS for scavenging anesthetic agents and its evacuation flow.

Alarms and monitoring

Outlines the alarm system characteristics, lack of remote monitoring, and the need for user vigilance.

System checkout

Describes the mandatory daily or pre-patient system checkout procedure for ensuring functionality and safety.