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Draeger Medical, Inc.: Fabius GS Tiro Anesthesia Machine; Cat. no. 8606000 Product Usage: Inhalation anesthesia machines for use in operating, induction and recovery rooms. They may be used with O2, N2O, and AIR supplied by a medical gas pipeline system or by externally mounted gas cylinders. Fabius series machines are equipped with a compact breathing system; providing fresh gas decoupling, PEEP, and pressure limitation. The following ventilation options are available: Volume Controlled Ventilation Pressure Controlled Ventilation Pressure Support (Optional) SIMV/PS (Optional) Manual Ventilation Spontaneous Breathing Fabius series anesthesia machines are equipped with an electrically driven and electronically controlled ventilator and monitors for airway pressure (P), volume (V), and inspiratory oxygen concentration (FiO2). As per IEC 60601-2-13 (Anesthetic Workstations and their Modules-Particular Requirements), additional monitoring of the concentrations of CO2 and anesthetic agent is required when the machine is in use. IEC 60601-2-13:2003 requires that a manual ventilation bag must be available for emergency use. Fresh gas enrichment is provided by the Drger Vapor anesthetic vaporizer. Fabius MRI can also be used in MRI scanner rooms with magnets 1.5 tesla and 3 tesla at a fringe field strength of 40 mtesla or less

Recall number
Z-2251-2018
Recalling firm
Draeger Medical, Inc.
Product
Fabius GS Tiro Anesthesia Machine; Cat. no. 8606000 Product Usage: Inhalation anesthesia machines for use in operating, induction and recovery rooms. They may be used with O2, N2O, and AIR supplied by a medical gas pipeline system or by externally mounted gas cylinders. Fabius series machines are equipped with a compact breathing system; providing fresh gas decoupling, PEEP, and pressure limitation. The following ventilation options are available: Volume Controlled Ventilation Pressure Controlled Ventilation Pressure Support (Optional) SIMV/PS (Optional) Manual Ventilation Spontaneous Breathing Fabius series anesthesia machines are equipped with an electrically driven and electronically controlled ventilator and monitors for airway pressure (P), volume (V), and inspiratory oxygen concentration (FiO2). As per IEC 60601-2-13 (Anesthetic Workstations and their Modules-Particular Requirements), additional monitoring of the concentrations of CO2 and anesthetic agent is required when the machine is in use. IEC 60601-2-13:2003 requires that a manual ventilation bag must be available for emergency use. Fresh gas enrichment is provided by the Drger Vapor anesthetic vaporizer. Fabius MRI can also be used in MRI scanner rooms with magnets 1.5 tesla and 3 tesla at a fringe field strength of 40 mtesla or less
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2018-05-24
Posted
not on file
Terminated
2020-05-12
Reason
The Draeger anesthesia device may be able to dose 100% N2O. In the event of a fault, the S-ORC module would not prevent setting an N2O flow that would result in a hypoxic mixture from being dosed to the patient. Potential adverse outcomes include death of the patient.
Root cause
Process change control
Action
On May 24, 2018, the firm issued Urgent Medical Device Recall letters to affected end users (medical facilities) via certified mail. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The recalling firm stated that they are currently manufacturing replacement parts for all potentially affected devices, which will be installed as part of the next service. The firm's Service dept. will contact end users to arrange the replacement Free of Charge In addition, end users were asked to complete and return a Customer Reply Card to acknowledge the receipt of this information. If you have any questions regarding this recall please contact Michael Kelhart between the hours of 8:00 AM 4:30 PM EST at 1-800-437-2437 (press 1 at the prompt, then 32349). For questions regarding the operation and/or servicing of your Draeger anesthesia machine please contact DraegerService Technical Support between the hours of 8:00 AM 8:00 PM EST at 1-800-437-2437 (press 4 at the prompt then 4 again).
Quantity
31
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution - Healthcare facilities in AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, MA, MD, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, WA, WI, and WV.
Lot, serial or model codes
ASKM-0110 ASKM-0111 ASKM-0196 ASKM-0209 ASKM-0232 ASKM-0244 ASKM-0246 ASKN-0032 ASKN-0033 ASKN-0034 ASKN-0037 ASKN-0041 ASKN-0043 ASKN-0068 ASKN-0093 ASLA-0009 ASLA-0021 ASLA-0023 ASLA-0031 ASLA-0032 ASLA-0123 ASLA-0130 ASLA-0135 ASLA-0136 ASLA-0147 ASLA-0155 ASLA-0158 ASLA-0163 ASLA-0166 ASLA-0170 ASLA-0195
510(k) numbers
["K042419"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
BSZ
Firm FEI
2517967
Firm city
Telford
Firm state
PA
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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