Draeger Medical, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2019 - (Recall #: Z-0738-2019)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2019.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

VentStar Basic (P) 180, Catalog Number MP00351 Breathing Circuits/Anesthesia Sets without a Water trap: Breathing circuit for conduction of respiratory gases between anesthesia machine or ventilator and patient. Intended for single use only. Breathing Circuits/Anesthesia Sets with Water trap: Breathing circuit for conveying breathing gases between an anesthesia delivery system or ventilator and a pediatric patient. Intended for single use only. Water traps are intended for collection of condensate. The standard breathing circuit is equipped with a water trap in each breathing hose limb.

Product Classification:

Class I

Date Initiated: December 21, 2018

Date Posted: January 30, 2019

Recall Number: Z-0738-2019

Event ID: 81874

Reason for Recall:

Incorrectly pre-assembled breathing circuit has potential for incorrect connection/short circuit of the breathing circuit

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 525 units

Code Information:

All Lots

Distribution Pattern:

US Distribution to states of: AL, CA, CO, CT, FL, KY, MI, NJ, OH, PA, SC & TX.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated