VentStar Anesthesia — Class II medical device recall Z-1177-2021
Terminated recall by Draeger Medical, Inc., reported 2021-03-17, distributed nationwide. Y-piece may become detached from the ventilation hose either before or during the ventilation process, a leak
| Recall number | Z-1177-2021 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Draeger Medical, Inc., Telford, PA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2021-01-29 |
| Classified | 2021-03-05 |
| Reported by FDA | 2021-03-17 |
| Terminated | 2021-11-01 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 4.45 units |
| Reason classes | packaging, device malfunction |
Product
VentStar Anesthesia (N) 180 - Drager Breathing Circuits/Anesthesia Sets Order Number: MP00333 - Product Usage: Breathing circuit for conduction of respiratory gases between anesthesia machine or ventilator and patient. Intended for single use only.
Reason for recall
Y-piece may become detached from the ventilation hose either before or during the ventilation process, a leak will be caused that can hinder ventilation of the patient.
Machine access
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Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report via openFDA (CC0). Structured by Data Foundry (recall-structuring@2); last changed 2026-09-26. Not affiliated with or endorsed by FDA. Not medical or legal advice.