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FDA Devices Critical Class I Ongoing

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

Reported: April 9, 2025 Initiated: March 12, 2025 #Z-1493-2025

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

Reason for Recall

The potential for cracks forming in the breathing circuit hose.

Details

Recalling Firm
Draeger, Inc.
Units Affected
65150 units
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
Location
Telford, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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. Recalled by Draeger, Inc.. Units affected: 65150 units.
Why was this product recalled?
The potential for cracks forming in the breathing circuit hose.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 9, 2025. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-1493-2025.