Events

Recall of Carina Ventilator

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Draeger Medical, Inc..

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    80027
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1954-2018
  • Event Initiated Date
    2018-04-26
  • Event Status
    Open, Classified
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=164234
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Ventilator, continuous, facility use - Product Code CBK
  • Reason
    The valve assembly material may become corroded due to insufficient cleaning by a supplier. there is a risk of the breathing gas becoming contaminated in the affected devices.
  • Action
    On April 27, 2018, the recalling firm contacted its consignees by telephone prior to sending out Urgent Medical Device Recall notifications via e-mail. Customers were instructed to remove affected devices from operation immediately. The firm provided replacement devices so customers could send their affected ventilator to the firm's repair center for update once the required parts were available. Customers were also asked to inform all affected users at each site. If you have any questions regarding this letter please contact Michael Kelhart between the hours of 8:00 AM  4:30 PM EST at 1-800-437-2437. For questions regarding the operation and/or servicing of your Carina Ventilator please contact Dr¿ger Service Technical Support between the hours of 8:00 AM  8:00 PM EST at 1-800-437-2437.

Device

Carina Ventilator
  • Model / Serial
    Serial nos. ASKM-0065 ASKM-0066 ASKM-0106 ASKM-0134 ASKM-0137 ASKM-0150 ASKM-0151 ASKN-0009
  • Product Classification
    Anesthesiology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Distributed to the states of CT, IL, MN, NV, SD, and WA.
  • Product Description
    Carina Ventilator, ventilator. Catalog no. 5704110. || Long-term ventilator for treatment in hospitals by a qualified medical personnel.
  • Manufacturer
    Draeger Medical, Inc.

Manufacturer

Draeger Medical, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Draeger Medical, Inc., 3135 Quarry Rd, Telford PA 18969-1042
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Stefan Dräger GmbH
  • Source
    USFDA