Draeger Medical recalls Fabius Tiro anesthesia machines (catalog 8606000) due to risk of ventilation failure if motor position detection is disturbed or cover is damaged. Affected units have 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 is recalling Fabius Tiro anesthesia machines that could fail to ventilate properly if the motor position sensor is disturbed or the ventilator cover is damaged. This could lead to inadequate breathing support 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 causing inadequate breathing support during surgery.
Healthcare professionals using the Fabius Tiro 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 8606000 on the machine. Affected units have specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice: ASKJ-0195 through ASKH-0131.
Verify if the ventilator cover is damaged or if the motor position sensor is disturbed.
Reach out to Draeger Medical for guidance on next steps if the machine shows signs of damage.
The catalog number is 8606000.
Affected serial numbers include ASKJ-0195, ASKK-0079, ASKF-0226 through ASKH-0131.
Yes, but monitor for signs of damage or sensor disturbance as the machine could fail to ventilate properly.
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Subject: Recall Z-1483-2018 — Draeger Draeger Hello, I own a Draeger that is covered by recall Z-1483-2018 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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