Fabius GS MRI Anesthesia Machine — Class II medical device recall Z-2252-2018
Terminated recall by Draeger Medical, Inc., reported 2018-06-27, distributed nationwide. The Draeger anesthesia device may be able to dose 100% N2O. In the event of a fault, the S-ORC module would no
| Recall number | Z-2252-2018 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Draeger Medical, Inc., Telford, PA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2018-05-24 |
| Classified | 2018-06-19 |
| Reported by FDA | 2018-06-27 |
| Terminated | 2020-05-12 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 4 |
| Model numbers | 8607300 |
Product
Fabius GS MRI Anesthesia Machine; Cat. no. 8607300 Product Usage: 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 machines are equipped with a compact breathing system; providing fresh gas decoupling, PEEP, and pressure limitation. The following ventilation options are available: Volume Controlled Ventilation Pressure Controlled Ventilation Pressure Support (Optional) SIMV/PS (Optional) Manual Ventilation Spontaneous Breathing 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). As per IEC 60601-2-13 (Anesthetic Workstations and their Modules-Particular Requirements), additional monitoring of the concentrations of CO2 and anesthetic agent is required when the machine is in use. IEC 60601-2-13:2003 requires that a manual ventilation bag must be available for emergency use. Fresh gas enrichment is provided by the Dr¿ger Vapor anesthetic vaporizer. Fabius MRI 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
Reason for recall
The Draeger anesthesia device may be able to dose 100% N2O. In the event of a fault, the S-ORC module would not prevent setting an N2O flow that would result in a hypoxic mixture from being dosed to the patient. Potential adverse outcomes include death of the patient.
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