Events

Recall of Device Recall Perseus A500 Anesthesia Workstation

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
    72649
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 1
  • Event Number
    Z-0360-2016
  • Event Initiated Date
    2015-11-12
  • Event Date Posted
    2015-12-12
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2017-04-05
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=141791
  • 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
    Gas-machine, anesthesia - Product Code BSZ
  • Reason
    There is a potential problem with the device main power switch of the perseus a500 anesthesia workstation. the device power switch may spontaneously fail during use, causing one of the following to occur: 1. the workstation has a fresh gas delivery failure and a ventilator failure with respective alarms. 2. the workstation shuts down completely with an audible alarm.
  • Action
    Draeger Medical, Inc. sent Urgent Medical Device Recall Letters, dated November 2015, to consignees on November 10, 2015. The letter identified the affected device and the reason for the recall. The device power switch of the affected workstations must be replace. Customers should refer to the list of affected serial numbers provided. A Drager Service Representative will contact customers to schedule the replacement free of charge, as soon as new switches are available. Until the replacement takes place, the workstation may only be operated under continuous supervision. Increased attention is necessary to notice the potential failure case early. All affected users should be informed. Customers can contact Michael Kelhart at 1-800-543-5047, (press 1 at the prompt, then 2, then 32349), with questions pertaining to the letter. Contact Drager Service Technical Support at 1-800-543-5047 for questions regarding the operation or servicing of the Drager Perseus A500.

Device

Device Recall Perseus A500 Anesthesia Workstation
  • Model / Serial
    ASHB-0140 ASHF-0039 ASHF-0055 ASHF-0056 ASHF-0057 ASHH-0008 ASHH-0009 ASHH-0010 ASHH-0011 ASHH-0012 ASHH-0013 ASHH-0014 ASHJ-0095 ASHJ-0096 ASHJ-0097 ASHJ-0098 ASHJ-0099 ASHK-0001 ASHK-0002 ASHK-0003 ASHK-0008 ASHK-0009 ASHK-0010 ASHK-0056 ASHK-0057 ASHK-0079 ASHK-0080 ASHK-0081 ASHK-0082 ASHK-oo83 ASHK-0084 ASHK-0085 ASHK-0086, and  ASHK-0087.
  • Product Classification
    Anesthesiology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    US Distribution -- To the states of WI, PA, OH, ME, IL, and NY.
  • Product Description
    Perseus A500 Anesthesia Workstation, MK06000. || Intended for use in anesthetizing adults, children, and neonates and can be used for automatic and manual ventilation, pressure-supported spontaneous breathing, and spontaneous breathing.
  • 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