Draeger D-Vapor/ D-Vapor 3000 Vaporizers with Baxter Desflurane Agent and Bottles. Catalog # M35500 (D-Vapor) and M36700 (D-Vapor 3000). Anesthesia Vaporizer
FDA Recall Z-1812-2016 · Posted None
Recalling FirmDraeger Medical, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeCAD
Date Initiated2016-04-21
Date Terminated2016-12-07
Product Quantity16078 units distributed within the United States
Reason for Recall
Operators noticed unwanted release of evaporating anesthetic agent at the end of the filling procedure. Eye contact with volatile anesthetics can result in serious irritation. Immediate eye flushing and consultation of a physician is recommended. Updated Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for Desflurane recommend wearing safety glasses when handling these substances.
Firm Action
Drager mailed a "Medical Device Safety Alert" dated April 21, 2016, to customers informing them of the problem and provided instructions for the "correct filling procedure" and recommendations on how to prevent evaporation and spraying of Desflurane after bottle release to resolve the "High Friction of gas bottle valve" problem.
Root Cause
Process change control
Distribution Pattern
US nationwide distribution, including Puerto Rico and Guam.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.