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Brand Name: VentStar recallZ-1493-2025 · Draeger, Inc. · initiated Mar 12, 2025

Open, Classified

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Draeger, Inc. or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

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Why it was recalled

The potential for cracks forming in the breathing circuit hose.

FDA root cause category: Under Investigation by firm

What the company is doing

On March 12, 2025 URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL letters were sent to customers. Actions to be Taken When using these breathing circuits: 1. Use holders with a larger contact surface (see Figure 2 above). 2. Perform leak testing after stretching the flexible hose to the required length for the application. Please observe the products Instructions for Use (IFU) According to our records, you have received at least one of the listed breathing circuits. Please inform all potential users in your facility. If you have forwarded affected products to third parties, please also forward this Urgent Medical Device Recall notification. Please also complete the enclosed Medical Device Recall Return Response Acknowledgment and Receipt Form to confirm to us that you have received this information. Adverse events or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to FDA s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online or by phone at 1-800-FDA-1088. We apologize for any inconveniences resulting from this action. If you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact Michael Kelhart between the hours of 8:00 AM 4:30 PM EST at 267-664-1131 or via email at [email protected]. The US Food and Drug Administration has been advised of this action. ****Update 07/08/2025****On June 25, 2025 URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL - UPDATE letters were sent to consignees to clarify and provide complete UDI information for the device to include both primary and secondary UDI numbers as errors were identified in the initial letter.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1493-2025
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated by the company
Mar 12, 2025
Posted by the FDA
Apr 3, 2025
Recalling firm
Draeger, Inc.
Quantity
65150 units
Product code
CAI
Distribution
Domestic: Nationwide Distribution. International - following countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Panama, Philippines, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

Product description

Brand Name: VentStar Product Name: VentStar Flex 220 Model/Catalog Number: MP00355 Software Version: Not applicable Product Description: Breathing circuit for conveying breathing gases between an anesthesia machine or ventilator and adult patients. The breathing circuit is intended for single use only. Component: Not applicable

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Model/Catalog Number: MP00355; UDI Number 04048675248996; All lot numbers

Devices named in this recall

1 device in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 96342).

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