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Draeger Medical Carina Ventilator, ventilator recall — FDA Z-1954-2018

The valve assembly material may become corroded due to insufficient cleaning by a supplier. There is a risk of the breathing gas becoming contaminated in…

Class IIclassification
Z-1954-2018official record ID
Jun 6, 2018report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1954-2018
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmDraeger Medical, Inc.
Report dateJun 6, 2018
Recall initiation dateApr 26, 2018
Quantity8 units
LocationTelford, PA, United States

Official product description

Carina Ventilator, ventilator. Catalog no. 5704110. Long-term ventilator for treatment in hospitals by a qualified medical personnel.

Why the product was recalled

The valve assembly material may become corroded due to insufficient cleaning by a supplier. There is a risk of the breathing gas becoming contaminated in the affected devices.

Distribution information

Distributed to the states of CT, IL, MN, NV, SD, and WA.

How to read the classification

FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.

Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit.

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