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Draeger Medical, Inc. recalls Reusable latex breathing bags with multiple part numbers and sold as part of test lung part number and reusable anaesth
Recalled April 16, 2014 · FDA recall Z-1452-2014 · Draeger Medical
Hazard
Reusable latex breathing bags with various part numbers and sold as part of test lung and reusable anaesthesia sets were recalled when Draeger became aware of an incident where a user suffered an acute allergic reaction after using a Dr¿ger latex test lung. The user did not suffer permanent injury. The breathing bag that belongs to the test lung and other latex breathing bags are labelled NR . A · FDA Class II
Units
433
Sold at
USA Nationwide Distribution in the states of: MI, SC, CO, OH, NE, WI, NC, SD, AZ, TX, MA, WA, PA, KY, MN, GA, OK, NY, IN, VA, UT, MT, ME,FL, CA, MD, MO, IA, TN, MD, WV, IL,NJ, CT, and AR.
Description
Reusable latex breathing bags with various part numbers and sold as part of test lung and reusable anaesthesia sets were recalled when Draeger became aware of an incident where a user suffered an acute allergic reaction after using a Dr¿ger latex test lung. The user did not suffer permanent injury. The breathing bag that belongs to the test lung and other latex breathing bags are labelled NR . A
Product
Reusable latex breathing bags with multiple part numbers and sold as part of test lung part number and reusable anaesthesia sets. Product Usage: The breathing bag is a component of the anesthesia set (breathing circuit) that is intended to is the conduit for administering medical gases to a patient during ventilation. It provides both an inspiratory and expiratory route. 2. The test lung is an apparatus that contains a breathing bag and and connector. It is connected to the output of a ventilator and is used as part of the device/system check out.
Manufacturer(s)
Draeger Medical, Inc.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →