Draeger NovaStar TS elbow sets: Magnets may interfere with medical devices
Draeger Medical recalls NovaStar TS elbow sets with magnets that could interfere with medical implants and devices. Affected units have specific material numbers and lot numbers.
Lower-risk recall
The magnets used in the swivel frame/tube set and the headgear clips might impact medical devices (implanted as well as not implanted) and metallic implants.
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What happened, in plain English
Draeger Medical is recalling NovaStar TS elbow sets that contain magnets which might interact with medical implants or devices. This could pose a risk to users with such implants. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/59018-draeger-novastar-ts-elbow-sets-magnets-may-interfere-with-medical.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/59018-draeger-novastar-ts-elbow-sets-magnets-may-interfere-with-medical · Updated August 17, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1138-2023
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“Draeger NovaStar TS elbow sets: Magnets may interfere with medical devices.” GovInfoNow, updated August 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/59018-draeger-novastar-ts-elbow-sets-magnets-may-interfere-with-medical. Based on FDA recall #Z-1138-2023 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1138-2023%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The magnets in the swivel frame and headgear clips could interfere with medical implants or devices that are not implanted. This might cause unintended interactions with medical equipment.
Who’s affected
People with medical implants or devices that are metallic may be at risk. The recall affects specific sizes and material numbers of NovaStar TS elbow sets.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for material numbers MP01579 (Size S), MP01580 (Size M), or MP01581 (Size L). All units have specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
- Brand
Draeger Medical- Category
Medical device
All 2 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class I- Status
Ongoing- Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Z-1137-2023 | NovaStar TS, Anti-Asphyxia Valve, Reusable, Material Numbers MP01576 (Size S), MP01577 (Size M), and MP01578 (Size L); All Lot numbers. UDI-DI: 04048675041146 (MP10576); 04048675041153 (MP01577); 04048675041160 (MP01578) | 16 units |
| Z-1138-2023 | NovaStar TS, Standard elbow, Reusable, Material Numbers MP01579 (Size S), MP01580 (Size M), and MP01581 (Size L); All Lot numbers. UDI-DI: 04048675040552 (MP01579); 04048675040569 (MP01580); 04048675040538 (MP01581) | 893 units |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Look for material numbers MP01579 (Size S), MP01580 (Size M), or MP01581 (Size L) on the product.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide.
FDA distribution: “US Nationwide Distribution” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 37 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class I
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Do I need to stop using these products?
The recall does not require stopping use; it is a low-risk issue that may need attention for those with medical implants.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1138-2023 (January 23, 2023) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1138-2023 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 17, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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