Draeger Medical recalls Perseus A500 anesthesia workstations that may unexpectedly shut down on battery power, risking patient safety during surgery.
Unexpected shutdown while operating on battery power.
Draeger Medical is recalling Perseus A500 anesthesia workstations that can unexpectedly shut down while operating on battery power. This could disrupt surgery and cause patient safety risks if the machine stops working mid-procedure.
The anesthesia workstation may shut down unexpectedly while running on battery power during surgery. This could interrupt critical medical procedures and potentially harm patients if the machine stops working mid-operation.
Healthcare professionals using the Perseus A500 anesthesia workstations in hospitals or clinics are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgery may be affected if the workstation shuts down unexpectedly.
Check for the Perseus A500 anesthesia workstation with Material No. MX06000. All units were sold with the UDI-DI: 04048675253600 and have unique serial numbers.
Ensure the workstation is not operating on battery power when in use to prevent unexpected shutdowns.
This recall applies to all Perseus A500 anesthesia workstations with Material No. MX06000, including those with the UDI-DI: 04048675253600.
Check for the Perseus A500 model with Material No. MX06000 and UDI-DI: 04048675253600. All units have unique serial numbers.
If the workstation shuts down unexpectedly on battery power, stop using it immediately and contact your healthcare provider for assistance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Draeger to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1512-2024 — Draeger Draeger Hello, I own a Draeger that is covered by recall Z-1512-2024 from Draeger. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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