RecallDepth

APL Valve used on some Fabius GS (Catalog number 4117110), Fabius Tiro (Catalog number 4118350) and Narkomed 6000 (Catalog number 4118070) series Anesthesia Machines.

This recall has been terminated (originally issued November 11, 2004).

Company
Draeger Medical, Inc.
Recall Initiated
September 15, 2004
Posted
November 11, 2004
Terminated
June 19, 2007
Recall Number
Z-0192-05
Quantity
2321 units
Firm Location
Telford, PA
Official Source
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Reason for Recall

rotating knob of the rotary style APL valve can become separated from the assembly.

Distribution

The product was shipped to medical supply companies, medical facilities nationwide. The product was also shipped to a government accounts in AR, FL, ID, LA, MA, MD, ME, NC, NY, OH, TX, VA, and VT. The product was also shipped to Canada, Germany, Korea, China, Australia, Singapore, Switzerland, and England

Lot / Code Info

APL Valve part number MK00625

Root Cause

Other

Action Taken

The recalling firm issued a letter to their accounts informing them of the problem. The letter also informed the accounts that they would be contacted when the replacement knob was available to schedule the correction.

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