Draeger Medical recalls VentStar Basic (P)180 ventilators due to risk of breathing circuit pieces detaching during use, potentially causing breathing issues.
Glued connections of the breathing circuit can become loose before or during ventilation resulting in partial or complete detachment of pieces.
Draeger Medical is recalling VentStar Basic (P)180 ventilators because glued connections in the breathing circuit can become loose, leading to partial or complete detachment of pieces. This could cause breathing problems for patients using the device.
The breathing circuit connections can become loose during ventilation, causing pieces to detach. This may lead to partial or complete detachment of circuit components, which could interfere with proper breathing support.
Patients using VentStar Basic (P)180 ventilators for medical breathing support are most at risk. Anyone with this device should check if it's affected.
Check for the VentStar Basic (P)180 model with UDI-DI number 04048675422068. All lots of this product are affected.
Identify if your ventilator is the VentStar Basic (P)180 with UDI-DI number 04048675422068.
Yes, all lots of VentStar Basic (P)180 with UDI-DI 04048675422068 are affected.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so check with Draeger Medical for guidance.
The recall states that loose connections could cause partial or complete detachment of circuit pieces, potentially interfering with breathing support.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Draeger Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1440-2023 — Draeger Medical Draeger Medical Hello, I own a Draeger Medical that is covered by recall Z-1440-2023 from Draeger Medical. 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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