FDA (Devices) recall action 88635
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Software 2.51 and Lower with Installed CO2 Measurement Option, may result in Restart of the Ventilator, brief cessation of ventilation can occur and loss of PEEP for approx. 8 seconds
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Draeger's Evita V500 ventilator software version 2.51 and lower may restart unexpectedly, briefly stopping ventilation and breathing support. 6,797 units are affected nationwide.
A software defect in the Babylog VN500 Ventilator may cause it to restart, interrupting ventilation and losing PEEP for about 8 seconds. The issue affects 2,169 units distributed nationwide.