Draeger Oxylog 3000 Ventilators Recalled for Software Error
Draeger Medical is recalling Oxylog 3000 and Oxylog 3000 Plus ventilators because a software error can stop ventilation and trigger alarms.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The FDA classified this recall as Class I, which mandates a severity score of at least 4 according to the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Draeger Medical, Inc. is recalling 402 units of Oxylog 3000 and Oxylog 3000 Plus emergency transport ventilators. The affected units were distributed nationwide between April 2007 and December 2015.
The recall is due to a software issue where the error message "Poti unplugged" may be generated incorrectly. When this error occurs, the device generates acoustic and visual alarms, the breathing system releases pressure, and the ventilation function stops operating.
Healthcare facilities and users should contact Draeger Medical for instructions on how to address the issue. The recall is classified as Class I by the FDA.
The recalled product
- Product
- Emergency Transport Ventilator Oxylog 3000 Ventilator and Oxylog 3000 plus Ventilator Catalog Numbers: 2M86300/2M86965 and 5704813/5704831. Volume controlled and pressure-controlled emergency and transport ventilators.
- Manufacturer
- Draeger Medical, Inc.
- Category
- Medical Device — Ventilator
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 2 recalled by Draeger Medical, Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
See all 2 products in this recall →Related recalls
Same manufacturer · Draeger Medical, Inc.
See all →- SevereFDA Recalls Draeger Atlan A300XL Anesthesia Workstation for Ventilator Failure
FDA (Devices) · 2024-12-25
- SevereDraeger Atlan A300 anesthesia workstation ventilator failure FDA Class I recall
FDA (Devices) · 2024-12-25
- SevereAnesthesia workstation piston ventilator may fail before or during use
FDA (Devices) · 2024-11-20
- CriticalDraeger Atlan A350 Anesthesia Workstation Piston Ventilator Failure
FDA (Devices) · 2024-11-20
- SevereDräger Perseus A500 Anesthesia Workstation Recalled for Unexpected Battery-Power Shutdowns
FDA (Devices) · 2024-04-24
Same hazard · software error
See all →- HighQuantum Rehab R-TRAK Powered Wheelchair Controller Recalled Due to Software Issue
FDA (Devices) · 2026-08-12
- HighDASH Rapid PCR Instrument Recalled Due to Software Issue Causing False Co-infection Results
FDA (Devices) · 2026-08-12
- HighQuantum Outback Powered Wheelchair Controller Recalled Due to Unexpected Braking Risk
FDA (Devices) · 2026-08-12
- HighREMISOL Advance Software Version 2.5 Recalled for Incorrect Test Result Reporting
FDA (Devices) · 2026-08-12
- HighQuantum Rehab Q6 Edge 3 Powered Wheelchair Controller Recalled for Unexpected Braking
FDA (Devices) · 2026-08-12