Draeger Medical, Inc. recalls Carina Ventilator, ventilator. Catalog no. 5704110. Long-term ventilator for treatment in hospitals by a qualified medi…

Recall date

April 26, 2018

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-1954-2018

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Draeger Medical, Inc.

Sold / distributed

Distributed to the states of CT, IL, MN, NV, SD, and WA.

Why it was recalled

The valve assembly material may become corroded due to insufficient cleaning by a supplier. There is a risk of the breathing gas becoming contaminated in the affected devices.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Carina Ventilator, ventilator. Catalog no. 5704110. Long-term ventilator for treatment in hospitals by a qualified medical personnel.