The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2271-2015·Announced 2015-08-05

Draeger Fabius MRI Anesthesia Machine Recalled for Magnetic Field Attraction

Draeger Medical is recalling 373 Fabius MRI anesthesia machines because their parts can be loosened by the magnetic field of MRI equipment.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a structural defect (parts loosening) in a critical medical device, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury risk or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Draeger Medical, Inc. is recalling 373 units of the Fabius MRI Anesthesia Machine. This device is an inhalation anesthesia machine designed for use in MRI environments in operating, induction, and recovery rooms. The recall covers units distributed nationwide in the United States.

The recall is being conducted because the Fabius MRI or parts of the system can be attracted by the magnetic field of the MRI. If the machine is positioned too close to the MRI, its parts can be loosened as a result of the magnetic force.

Healthcare facilities that have purchased or received these units should contact Draeger Medical for instructions on how to proceed. The source text does not specify a deadline or additional remediation steps.

The recalled product

Product
Fabius MRI Anesthesia Machine; Fabius MRI is an inhalation anesthesia machine for use in MRI environments in operating, induction and recovery rooms.
Affected units
373

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 (1)

  • Catalog Number(s): 8607300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.