FDA recall record

Draeger Medical VentStar Basic (P) 250, Catalog Number MP00352 Breathing Circuits/Anesthesia recall — FDA Z-0739-2019

Incorrectly pre-assembled breathing circuit has potential for incorrect connection/short circuit of the breathing circuit

Class Iclassification
Z-0739-2019official record ID
Jan 30, 2019report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0739-2019
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass I
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmDraeger Medical, Inc.
Report dateJan 30, 2019
Recall initiation dateDec 21, 2018
Quantity75 units
LocationTelford, PA, United States

Official product description

VentStar Basic (P) 250, Catalog Number MP00352 Breathing Circuits/Anesthesia Sets without a Water trap: Breathing circuit for conduction of respiratory gases between anesthesia machine or ventilator and patient. Intended for single use only. Breathing Circuits/Anesthesia Sets with Water trap: Breathing circuit for conveying breathing gases between an anesthesia delivery system or ventilator and a pediatric patient. Intended for single use only. Water traps are intended for collection of condensate. The standard breathing circuit is equipped with a water trap in each breathing hose limb.

Why the product was recalled

Incorrectly pre-assembled breathing circuit has potential for incorrect connection/short circuit of the breathing circuit

Distribution information

US Distribution to states of: AL, CA, CO, CT, FL, KY, MI, NJ, OH, PA, SC & TX.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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