Draeger Medical recalls VentStar Basic 25:00 breathing circuits without water traps due to potential short circuits. These single-use anesthesia sets may cause incorrect connections or electrical issues during use.
Incorrectly pre-assembled breathing circuit has potential for incorrect connection/short circuit of the breathing circuit
Draeger Medical is recalling VentStar Basic (P) 250 breathing circuits without water traps because they can cause incorrect connections or short circuits. This hazard could lead to improper gas delivery or electrical issues during anesthesia procedures.
The breathing circuits lack a water trap, which can cause incorrect connections or short circuits. This may lead to improper gas delivery to patients or electrical issues during anesthesia procedures.
Healthcare professionals using VentStar Basic (P) 250 anesthesia machines with breathing circuits without water traps are most at risk. Patients receiving anesthesia through these circuits may experience improper gas delivery or electrical issues.
Check for VentStar Basic (P) 250 anesthesia breathing circuits with Catalog Number MP00352 that do not have a water trap. These circuits were sold without water traps and are intended for single use only.
Inspect the breathing circuit for the presence of a water trap; if missing, it is part of the recalled product.
The breathing circuits lack a water trap, which can cause incorrect connections or short circuits, potentially leading to improper gas delivery or electrical issues during anesthesia procedures.
Check if your VentStar Basic (P) 250 breathing circuit has a water trap; if not, it is part of the recall. However, the recall record does not specify a remedy or action steps.
The recall indicates a potential for incorrect connections or short circuits, which could lead to improper gas delivery or electrical issues, but the record does not specify if this causes serious injury.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Draeger Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0739-2019 — Draeger Medical Draeger Medical Hello, I own a Draeger Medical that is covered by recall Z-0739-2019 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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