Draeger Medical recalls VentStar Basic 180 ventilators due to risk of breathing circuit pieces detaching during ventilation. All units are affected.
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 18:0 ventilators because glued connections in the breathing circuit can become loose, potentially causing pieces to detach during use. This could lead to partial or complete detachment of circuit components while ventilating.
The breathing circuit has glued connections that can become loose before or during ventilation. This may cause partial or complete detachment of circuit pieces, which could interrupt ventilation and pose a risk to patients.
Healthcare professionals using VentStar Basic 180 ventilators are most at risk. Patients receiving ventilation through these devices could be affected if the circuit detaches.
Check for VentStar Basic 180 ventilators with model number MP00353. All units are affected regardless of lot number.
Inspect the breathing circuit for loose glued connections that may detach during ventilation.
The recall record does not mention a fix or remedy.
All VentStar Basic 180 ventilators with model number MP00353 are affected.
The recall does not specify a stop-use instruction, so you can continue using it but should check for loose connections.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Draeger Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1448-2023 — Draeger Medical Draeger Medical Hello, I own a Draeger Medical that is covered by recall Z-1448-2023 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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