Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1481-2018 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Draeger Medical, Inc. |
| Report date | May 16, 2018 |
| Recall initiation date | Mar 1, 2018 |
| Quantity | 8 |
| Location | Telford, PA, United States |
Official product description
Fabius MRI, anesthesia machine, catalog no. 8607300 Product Usage: The products are inhalation anesthesia machines for use in operating, induction and recovery rooms. They may be used with O2, N2O, and AIR supplied by a medical gas pipeline system or by externally mounted gas cylinders. Fabius series anesthesia machines are equipped with an electrically driven and electronically controlled ventilator and monitors for airway pressure (P), volume (V), and inspiratory oxygen concentration (FiO2). This device can also be used in MRI scanner rooms with magnets 1.5 tesla and 3 tesla at a fringe field strength of 40 mtesla or less.
Why the product was recalled
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.
Distribution information
US Nationwide Distribution to accounts in 21 states: AZ, CA, CO, ID, IL, KS, MA, MI, MS, NC, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI; and PR.
How to read the classification
FDA Class I indicates a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The classification shown here comes directly from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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