Fabius Tiro, anesthesia machine, catalog no. 8606000 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-1483-2018
- Quantity
- 26
- 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: ASKJ-0195 ASKK-0079 ASKF-0226 ASKF-0227 ASKF-0228 ASKF-0229 ASKF-0230 ASKH-0086 ASKH-0071 ASKJ-0177 ASKK-0020 ASKK-0021 ASKH-0053 ASKH-0054 ASKH-0055 ASKH-0056 ASKH-0057 ASKH-0067 ASKH-0068 ASKH-0063 ASKH-0065 ASKH-0064 ASKH-0130 ASKH-0131 ASKJ-0173 ASKH-0031
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).