Severity
Critical
FDA Devices recall · Reported March 27, 2013
A defect in CAS I/II Absorbers in the Spacelabs Anesthesia Workstations and Service Kits may cause a condition leading to an increase in the carbon dioxide concentration within th…
Del Mar Reynolds Medical, Ltd. recalled Spacelabs BleaseSirius Anesthesia Workstation, BleaseFocus Anesthesia Workstation, and CA… - a critical-severity action.
Spacelabs BleaseSirius Anesthesia Workstation, BleaseFocus Anesthesia Workstation, and CA… was recalled by Del Mar Reynolds Medical, Ltd. in March 27, 2013. Reason: A defect in CAS I/II Absorbers in the Spacelabs Anesthesia Workstations and Service Kits may cause a conditio…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0968-2013 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Del Mar Reynolds Medical, Ltd. issued this critical-severity FDA Devices recall-A defect in CAS I/II Absorbers in the Spacelabs Anesthesia Workstations and Service Kits may cause a conditio….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0968-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0968-2013) was formally reported on March 27, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on January 15, 2013. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Terminated. Del Mar Reynolds Medical, Ltd. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Hertford, N/A. Federal records list the affected scope as 108 total (17 units in the US and 91 units outside the US).
The documented reason for this recall is: A defect in CAS I/II Absorbers in the Spacelabs Anesthesia Workstations and Service Kits may cause a condition leading to an increase in the carbon dioxide concentration within the inspired gas being delivered to the pa… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide including the states of New Mexico, North Carolina and the countries of Argentina, China, Mexico, and Taiwan.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified high severity.
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Severity
Critical
Affected scope
108 total (17 units in the US and 91 units outside the US)
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Spacelabs BleaseSirius Anesthesia Workstation, BleaseFocus Anesthesia Workstation, and CAS I/II Absorber contained in Service Kits Part Number 12200902, 050-0659-00 and 050-0901-00 and any workstation installed with the CAS I/II Absorber. Anesthesia workstation for use in the hospital environment and locations not requiring portability.
A defect in CAS I/II Absorbers in the Spacelabs Anesthesia Workstations and Service Kits may cause a condition leading to an increase in the carbon dioxide concentration within the inspired gas being delivered to the patient.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Critical (Class I) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0968-2013 |
| Date reported | March 27, 2013 |
| Date initiated | January 15, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Del Mar Reynolds Medical, Ltd. |
| Firm location | Hertford, N/A |
| Affected scope | 108 total (17 units in the US and 91 units outside the US) |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide including the states of New Mexico, North Carolina and the countries of Argentina, China, Mexico, and Taiwan. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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