Draeger Medical recalls Fabius MRI anesthesia machines (serial numbers ASKM-0020, ASKM-0011, etc.) due to potential ventilation failure if motor position detection is disturbed or cover is damaged. This could affect patient safety during surgery.
The automatic ventilation may fail if the position detection of the motor is disturbed. If the ventilator cover is damaged, manual ventilation may also fail.
Draeger Medical is recalling Fabius MRI anesthesia machines that may fail to ventilate properly if the motor position sensor is disturbed or the ventilator cover is damaged. This could lead to patient safety risks during surgery.
The machine's automatic ventilation system may stop working if the motor position sensor is disturbed. If the ventilator cover is damaged, manual ventilation could also fail, potentially leading to patient safety risks during surgery.
Healthcare professionals using the Fabius MRI anesthesia machines in operating rooms are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgery could be affected if the machine fails to provide adequate ventilation.
Check for serial numbers: ASKM-0020, ASKM-0011, ASKL-0005, ASKL-0007, ASKL-0010, ASKM-0031, ASKM-0032, ASKM-0023. These machines are used in operating rooms for inhalation anesthesia during surgery.
Look for the serial numbers listed: ASKM-0020, ASKM-0011, ASKL-0005, ASKL-0007, ASKL-0010, ASKM-0031, ASKM-0032, ASKM-0023.
The automatic ventilation may fail if the motor position detection is disturbed. If the ventilator cover is damaged, manual ventilation may also fail.
Check for the serial numbers: ASKM-0020, ASKM-0011, ASKL-0005, ASKL-0007, ASKL-0010, ASKM-0031, ASKM-0032, ASKM-0023.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so 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-1481-2018 — Draeger Medical Draeger Medical Hello, I own a Draeger Medical that is covered by recall Z-1481-2018 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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