Draeger, Inc. is recalling 388,925 breathing circuit hoses, including VentStar Flex and several Anesthesia Circuit Kits, because cracks may form in the hoses. These single-use circuits are used to deliver breathing gases between ventilators or anesthesia machines and adult patients. No injuries have been reported, but the cracks can lead to air leaks during medical procedures.
Cracks in the breathing circuit can cause a loss of breathing gas or pressure, which may result in a patient receiving inadequate ventilation or anesthesia during surgery or respiratory support.
Breathing circuit for conveying breathing gases between an anesthesia machine or ventilator and adult patients.
Breathing circuit for conveying breathing gases between an anesthesia machine or ventilator and adult patients.
Accessory for conducting medical gases between anesthesia machine and patient.
Accessory for conducting medical gases between anesthesia machine and patient.
Accessory for conducting medical gases between anesthesia machine and patient.
Accessory for conducting medical gases between anesthesia machine and patient.
Accessory for conducting medical gases between anesthesia machine and patient.
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