The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0457-2025·Announced 2024-11-20

Getinge MEERA CL mobile operating table recalled for sporadic movement errors

Getinge is recalling 234 MEERA CL mobile operating tables because an error code may cause the table to stop moving sporadically, potentially delaying surgical procedures.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. The hazard involves procedural delays due to sporadic movement errors, with no reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Getinge USA Sales Inc is recalling 234 units of the MEERA CL mobile operating table, Item Number 720001B2. The recall affects tables with Serial Numbers 10894 through 11128 and UDI-DI 04046768124349. The product was distributed worldwide, including the United States and numerous international markets.

The recall was initiated because error code "50037" may occur on the IR-Hand Control when the MEERA table is operated. This error causes the table to stop moving. The issue may occur sporadically and can result in procedural delays during surgical interventions, examinations, or treatments.

No injuries or illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall. The FDA has classified this as a Class II recall. Users should contact Getinge for further instructions regarding the affected devices.

The recalled product

Product
MEERA CL mobile operating table - Designed for the placement and positioning of the patient immediately before, during and after surgical interventions, as well as for examination and treatment Item Number: 720001B2
Affected units
234

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • UDI-DI: 04046768124349 S/N: 10894 - 11128

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 8 recalled by Getinge Usa Sales Inc under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 8 products in this recall →