Ventstar Coax 230 breathing circuit connections can detach during ventilation
The FDA is recalling Draeger Medical's Ventstar Coax 230 breathing circuit components due to glued connections that can become loose and detach during ventilation, potentially compromising patient breathing support.
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: FDA Class I medical device recall with a defect that can compromise critical breathing support equipment function. Although no injuries are reported in the source text, the Class I designation reflects reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences.
Plain-English summary
Draeger Medical, Inc. is recalling the Ventstar Coax 230 (model MP03376) breathing circuit components due to a defect in glued connections.
The breathing circuit connections can become loose before or during ventilation. This loosening can result in partial or complete detachment of circuit pieces, which may compromise the delivery of ventilation support to patients.
This recall affects all lots of the Ventstar Coax 230. A total of 40 units have been identified as affected and distributed nationwide within the United States.
Healthcare facilities using this equipment should discontinue use and contact the manufacturer for replacement units or instructions. Patients currently on this equipment should consult with their healthcare provider.
The recalled product
- Product
- Ventstar Coax 230, MP03376
- Manufacturer
- Draeger Medical, Inc.
- Hazard
- detachment
- equipment-failure
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 (2)
- UDI-DI: 04048675545613
- All lots.
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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