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Fabius GS Anesthesia Machine; Gas machine for anesthesia or analgesia; Catalog Number: 8604700; Drager Medical Inc, Telf

FDA device recall Z-1315-2008 · posted 2008-07-16 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Draeger Medical, Inc.
Reason for recall
Detachment of Component: The chassis on some machines were manufactured out of specifications. As a result, the caster may break loose from the chassis.
Action taken
Consignees were notified by an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter sent on 2/7/08. The letter informed users that the recalling firm will contact them to schedule appointments to inspect any potentially affected machines. The letter instructed users to continue using the machines, before the inspection, making sure to carefully follow the warnings in the instruction manual. If a caster on the machine appears unstable before the inspection is conducted, users were advised to contact the recalling firm. For additional information, contact 1-800-543-5047.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Status
Terminated
Product code
BSZ
Quantity affected
196 UNITS
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution.
Date initiated
2008-02-05
Date posted
2008-07-16
Date terminated
2008-09-09
Location
Telford, PA

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