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FDA Devices Critical Class I Terminated

Evita Infinity V500 Ventilator; Babylog Infinity VN500 Ventilator. Ventilation.

Reported: March 2, 2016 Initiated: February 4, 2016 #Z-0827-2016

Product Description

Evita Infinity V500 Ventilator; Babylog Infinity VN500 Ventilator. Ventilation.

Reason for Recall

The battery capacity of the optional PS500 power supply unit for the Infinity (ACS) Workstation Critical and Neonatal Care was rapidly and unexpectedly reduced, despite using the most recent power supply firmware version 1.50 released in November 2015 (recall Z-0436-2016). The batteries were prematurely discharged, even though an adequate battery charge status was displayed on the device.

Details

Recalling Firm
Draeger Medical, Inc.
Units Affected
2553
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution including Puerto Rico.
Location
Telford, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Evita Infinity V500 Ventilator; Babylog Infinity VN500 Ventilator. Ventilation.. Recalled by Draeger Medical, Inc.. Units affected: 2553.
Why was this product recalled?
The battery capacity of the optional PS500 power supply unit for the Infinity (ACS) Workstation Critical and Neonatal Care was rapidly and unexpectedly reduced, despite using the most recent power supply firmware version 1.50 released in November 2015 (recall Z-0436-2016). The batteries were prematurely discharged, even though an adequate battery charge status was displayed on the device.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 2, 2016. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-0827-2016.