Fabius GS Premium, anesthesia machine, catalog no. 8607000 Product Usage: The products are 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 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).
This recall has been terminated (originally issued May 8, 2018).
- Company
- Draeger Medical, Inc.
- Recall Initiated
- March 1, 2018
- Posted
- May 8, 2018
- Terminated
- April 16, 2019
- Recall Number
- Z-1482-2018
- Quantity
- 27
- Firm Location
- Telford, PA
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
The automatic ventilation may fail if the position detection of the motor is disturbed. If the ventilator cover is damaged, manual ventilation may also fail.
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution to accounts in 21 states: AZ, CA, CO, ID, IL, KS, MA, MI, MS, NC, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI; and PR.
Lot / Code Info
Serial no: ASKF-0224 ASKF-0232 ASKH-0004 ASKH-0007 ASKH-0038 ASKH-0088 ASKH-0132 ASKH-0133 ASKJ-0007 ASKJ-0178 ASKJ-0179 ASKJ-0184 ASKJ-0205 ASKJ-0220 ASKJ-0224 ASKK-0002 ASKK-0006 ASKK-0010 ASKK-0011 ASKK-0014 ASKK-0019 ASKK-0022 ASKK-0023 ASKK-0032 ASKK-0036 ASKK-0038 ASKK-0044
Root Cause
Process control
Action Taken
On March 1, 2018, the recalling firm notified affected customers via an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter. The recalling firm stated that customers would receive replacement motors for potentially affected devices. Until the replacement occurred, customers were instructed to continue to operate their devices with the usual attention and make sure that a manual resuscitator for emergency ventilation is kept ready according to the instructions for use. Customers were also supplied with a reply card to indicate that they had received the notification. Customers with questions about the letter were directed to call Michael Kelhart between 8AM-4:30PM EST at 1-800-437-2437 (press 1 at the prompt, then 32349). Questions regarding the operation and/or servicing of the Draeger Fabius anesthesia machine were directed to DraegerService Technical Support between the hours of 8:00 AM 8:00 PM EST at 1-800-437-2437 (press 4 at the prompt then 4 again).