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Drager PT 4000 Phototherapy System

FDA device recall Z-1950-2012 · posted 2012-07-06 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Draeger Medical Systems, Inc.
Reason for recall
A routine internal quality check found that the Drager PT 4000 Phototherapy System is fitted with a 16 Amp rated fuse instead of the specified 1.6 Amp rated fuse. This may mean that the internal fuse would not trip promptly in the event of an internal short-circuit. The possible consequence is the wall outlet circuit breaker would trip first on the device may severely overheat. There have not b
Action taken
Drager Medical Systems sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated June 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to bee taken by the customers. In addition, a Customer Reply Card was included for customers to complete and return. Contact the firm at 800-543-5047 for questions regarding this recall.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
LBI
Quantity affected
65
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and Puerto Rico.
Date initiated
2012-07-02
Date posted
2012-07-06
Date terminated
2013-07-01
Location
Telford, PA

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RecordFirmDate
DRAGER PT4000 PHOTOTHERAPY SYSTEM (K954611)Drager, Inc.1995-12-01