RecallDepth

Evita 4 Critical Care Ventilator. Continuous (Respirator)

This recall has been terminated (originally issued September 20, 2008).

Company
Draeger Medical, Inc.
Recall Initiated
July 2, 2008
Posted
September 20, 2008
Terminated
September 1, 2009
Recall Number
Z-2326-2008
Quantity
83 units
Firm Location
Telford, PA
Official Source
View on FDA website ↗

Reason for Recall

audible power failure alarm was not enunciated at the required volume

Distribution

The products were shipped to medical facilities in AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, KY, MA, MI, MS, NJ, NY, PA, TN, TX, UT and WA.

Lot / Code Info

Catalog number 8411900. Products recalled had the CO2 Carrier Printed Circuit Board (PCB) part number 8306611 replaced between January 2005 and May 2008. The serial number for the affected CO2 Carrier PCBs have a prefix of ARW, ARX, or ARY.

Root Cause

Nonconforming Material/Component

Action Taken

The recalling firm issued an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL letter dated 7/2/08 informing the consignees of the problem and the need to have the circuit board replaced.

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