Draeger Medical recalls NovaStar TS anti-asphyxia valve reusable sets with magnet risk for medical devices and implants. Affected models include sizes S, M, L with specific material numbers and lot numbers.
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.
Draeger Medical is recalling NovaStar TS anti-asphyxia valve reusable sets due to magnets potentially interfering with medical devices and implants. This could affect patients with implanted devices or metallic implants.
The magnets in the swivel frame and headgear clips could interact with medical implants or devices, potentially causing malfunctions or interference. This risk exists even for devices that are not implanted.
People with NovaStar TS anti-asphyxia valve sets, especially those with medical implants or devices that contain metal, are most at risk.
Check for NovaStar TS anti-asphyxia valve reusable sets with material numbers MP01576 (Size S), MP01577 (Size M), or MP01578 (Size L). All lot numbers are affected.
Identify the material number on your NovaStar TS anti-asphyxia valve set to confirm if it matches MP01576, MP01577, or MP01578.
The recall does not specify a stop-use instruction, so you can continue using it if you have no medical implants.
The magnets could interfere with medical implants or devices, potentially causing malfunctions.
Check the material number on your NovaStar TS anti-asphyxia valve set; affected models have material numbers MP01576 (Size S), MP01577 (Size M), or MP01578 (Size L).
We’ve drafted a message you can send Draeger Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1137-2023 — Draeger Medical Draeger Medical Hello, I own a Draeger Medical that is covered by recall Z-1137-2023 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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