Draeger recalls Fabius GS Premium anesthesia machines (catalog 8607000) due to potential ventilation failure if motor position detection is disturbed. Affected units include specific serial numbers.
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 recalls Fabius GS Premium anesthesia machines that could fail to ventilate if the motor position sensor is disturbed. This risk could lead to inadequate breathing during surgery if the machine malfunctions.
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 causing inadequate breathing during surgery.
Healthcare professionals using these anesthesia machines in operating rooms are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgery could be affected if the machine fails to provide proper ventilation.
Check for the catalog number 8607000 on the machine. Affected units have specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
Verify if the ventilator cover is damaged or if the motor position sensor is disturbed.
The catalog number is 8607000.
Affected serial numbers include ASKF-0224, ASKF-0232, ASKH-0004, ASKH-0007, ASKH-0038, ASKH-0088, ASKH-0132, ASKH-0133, ASKJ-0007, ASKJ-0178, ASKJ-0179, ASKJ-0184, ASKJ-0205, ASKJ-0220, ASKJ-0224, ASKK-0002, ASKK-0006, ASKK-0010, ASKK-0011, ASKK-0014, ASKK-0019, ASKK-0022, ASKK-0023, ASKK-0032, ASKK-0036, ASKK-0038, ASKK-0044.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so check if the ventilator cover is damaged or if the motor position sensor is disturbed.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Draeger to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1482-2018 — Draeger Draeger Hello, I own a Draeger that is covered by recall Z-1482-2018 from Draeger. 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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