Draeger Medical recalls VentStar Basic 180 breathing circuits without water traps due to potential short circuits. These single-use sets may cause incorrect connections or electrical issues during anesthesia delivery.
Incorrectly pre-assembled breathing circuit has potential for incorrect connection/short circuit of the breathing circuit
Dra: Draeger Medical is recalling VentStar Basic 180 breathing circuits without water traps because they can cause incorrect connections or short circuits. This poses a risk of electrical issues during anesthesia delivery, which could lead to improper gas flow or equipment malfunction.
The breathing circuits lack a water trap, which can cause incorrect connections or short circuits. This may lead to improper gas flow or equipment malfunction during anesthesia procedures, potentially affecting patient safety.
Patients using VentStar Basic 180 anesthesia machines with breathing circuits without water traps are at risk. Healthcare providers and medical facilities that use these circuits for anesthesia delivery may be affected.
Check for VentStar Basic (P) 180 anesthesia breathing circuits with catalog number MP00351 that do not have a water trap. These are single-use sets sold without water traps for adult patients.
Ensure the breathing circuit has a water trap to avoid short circuits and incorrect connections.
The breathing circuits lack a water trap, which can cause incorrect connections or short circuits during anesthesia delivery.
No, these circuits without water traps can cause short circuits and incorrect connections, which may lead to improper gas flow or equipment malfunction.
Check if your VentStar Basic (P) 180 breathing circuit has a water trap. If not, stop using it and contact Draeger Medical for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Draeger Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0738-2019 — Draeger Medical Draeger Medical Hello, I own a Draeger Medical that is covered by recall Z-0738-2019 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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