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CriticalFDA (Food)·H-0252-2026·Announced 2025-12-17

ErgoStar CM 40 airway connectors recalled after cracks formed in the hose

Draeger is recalling 14,420 ErgoStar CM 40 airway connectors after multiple complaints in which cracks formed in the hose of specific catheter mounts. The FDA has classified the action as Class I.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: Scored 5 because the FDA has classified this action as Class I, which the rubric maps directly to Critical.

Plain-English summary

The Draeger ErgoStar CM 40, model MP01840, is being recalled. The device is an airway connector for conduction of respiratory gases between the breathing system and the patient interface, such as an endotracheal tube mask, of a mechanically ventilated patient.

Multiple complaints were reported in which cracks formed in the hose of specific catheter mounts.

The recall covers 14,420 units carrying UDI 04048675420736, across all lot numbers. Distribution was worldwide, including California, Florida, Illinois, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas and Wisconsin domestically, and a wide range of other countries. The FDA has classified the action as Class I, its most serious category.

Facilities should quarantine affected stock immediately and follow Draeger's instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Deep-brand Premium Select Chikoo Slices KEEP FROZEN Net Wt. 12 oz. (340 g)
Manufacturer
CHETAK NEW YORK LLC
Category
Medical Device — Ventilation accessory
Hazard
Affected units
3,509,532

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (20)

  • Lot: 24356
  • 24358
  • 24359
  • 24361
  • 24363
  • 24366
  • 25002
  • 25043
  • 25044
  • 25045
  • 25046
  • 25048
  • 25050
  • 25051
  • 25052
  • 25053
  • 25055
  • 25057
  • 25059
  • 25060

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 52 recalled by CHETAK NEW YORK LLC under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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