Draeger Medical recalls VentStar Watertrap 180 breathing circuits due to potential detachment causing breathing leaks. All units are affected; contact for remedy.
Y-piece may become detached from the ventilation hose either before or during the ventilation process, a leak will be caused that can hinder ventilation of the patient.
Dra: Draeger Medical recalls VentStar Watertrap 180 breathing circuits because a Y-piece may detach during use, causing leaks that can hinder patient ventilation. This is a serious risk for medical users.
The Y-piece can detach from the ventilation hose during use, creating a leak that prevents proper patient ventilation. This can lead to inadequate oxygen delivery and potential harm to the patient.
Healthcare professionals using these breathing circuits for anesthesia or ventilation are affected. Patients receiving care with this equipment are at risk of breathing complications.
Check for VentStar Watertrap 180 models with order number MP00363. These are used in breathing circuits for anesthesia machines or ventilators.
Immediately stop using the VentStar Watertrap 180 breathing circuits as they may detach and cause breathing leaks.
No, the product is not safe to use as it can cause breathing leaks if the Y-piece detaches.
Check for VentStar Watertrap 180 models with order number MP00363 used in breathing circuits for anesthesia machines or ventilators.
Immediately stop using it and contact Draeger Medical for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Draeger Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1179-2021 — Draeger Medical Draeger Medical Hello, I own a Draeger Medical that is covered by recall Z-1179-2021 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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