US/Silver Spring: Dräger recalls an estimated 1,530 VentStar Oxylog 3000 Pediatric Patient Breathing Circuits due to suspected valve leakage and resultant excessive carbon dioxide in the bloodstream (Hypercapnia) and increased acidity in the blood (Acidosis), both of which could lead to premature death. FDA: http://ht.ly/ol7V303mIKX
Direct link: http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ListofRecalls/ucm515107.htm
Additional information:
The US Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) reports the following Medical Devices are subject to this recall:
Filed under: Assistive, health or safety devices, Children, Choking or asphyxiation hazard, Death hazard, Home & Residential, Leakage hazard, Medical / Veterinary, US FDA | Tagged: consequential Acidosis, consequential Hypercapnia, Dräger Oxylog 3000, FDA, Oxylog 3000 plus Emergency Transport Ventilators, premature death hazard, Recalls Direct RIN: 7460-2016, US Food and Drug Administration, VentStar Oxylog 3000 Disposable Pediatric Patient Circuit | Leave a comment »