Draeger Medical, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2015 - (Recall #: Z-0360-2016)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2015.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Perseus A500 Anesthesia Workstation, MK06000. Intended for use in anesthetizing adults, children, and neonates and can be used for automatic and manual ventilation, pressure-supported spontaneous breathing, and spontaneous breathing.

Product Classification:

Class I

Date Initiated: November 12, 2015

Date Posted: December 23, 2015

Recall Number: Z-0360-2016

Event ID: 72649

Reason for Recall:

There is a potential problem with the device main power switch of the Perseus A500 Anesthesia Workstation. The device power switch may spontaneously fail during use, causing one of the following to occur: 1. The workstation has a fresh gas delivery failure and a ventilator failure with respective alarms. 2. The workstation shuts down completely with an audible alarm.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 34

Code Information:

ASHB-0140 ASHF-0039 ASHF-0055 ASHF-0056 ASHF-0057 ASHH-0008 ASHH-0009 ASHH-0010 ASHH-0011 ASHH-0012 ASHH-0013 ASHH-0014 ASHJ-0095 ASHJ-0096 ASHJ-0097 ASHJ-0098 ASHJ-0099 ASHK-0001 ASHK-0002 ASHK-0003 ASHK-0008 ASHK-0009 ASHK-0010 ASHK-0056 ASHK-0057 ASHK-0079 ASHK-0080 ASHK-0081 ASHK-0082 ASHK-oo83 ASHK-0084 ASHK-0085 ASHK-0086, and ASHK-0087.

Distribution Pattern:

US Distribution -- To the states of WI, PA, OH, ME, IL, and NY.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated