Draeger Medical recalls VentStar Anesthesia WT(P) 180 breathing circuits without water traps due to potential short circuit from incorrect assembly. These single-use sets may cause electrical issues during anesthesia procedures.
Incorrectly pre-assembled breathing circuit has potential for incorrect connection/short circuit of the breathing circuit
Dra: Draeger Medical is recalling VentStar Anesthesia WT(P) 180 breathing circuits that lack water traps. The issue could cause incorrect connections or short circuits in the breathing circuit, which might lead to electrical problems during anesthesia procedures.
The breathing circuits lack a water trap, which is designed to prevent condensation buildup. Without this component, the circuit may short circuit when assembled incorrectly, potentially causing electrical issues during anesthesia procedures.
Patients receiving anesthesia using these specific breathing circuits are at risk. Healthcare providers who use the VentStar Anesthesia WT(P) 180 systems with the recalled breathing circuits should check their equipment.
Look for VentStar Anesthesia WT(P) 180 breathing circuits with Catalog Number MP00374 that do not have a water trap. These sets were sold without the water trap component.
Verify if the breathing circuit includes a water trap; if not, it is part of the recall.
The breathing circuit lacks a water trap, which can cause incorrect connections or short circuits when assembled, potentially leading to electrical issues during anesthesia procedures.
Look for VentStar Anesthesia WT(P) 180 breathing circuits with Catalog Number MP00374 that do not have a water trap.
Check if the breathing circuit includes a water trap; if not, it is part of the recall. However, the recall record does not specify a remedy or action steps.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Draeger Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0741-2019 — Draeger Medical Draeger Medical Hello, I own a Draeger Medical that is covered by recall Z-0741-2019 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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