CLASS II Device recall · Reported 27 Jun 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
Fabius GS Premium Anesthesia Machine recalled by Draeger Medical
Draeger Medical is recalling Fabius GS Premium Anesthesia Machine, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 24 May 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-2250-2018
- FDA event ID
- 80209
- Recalling firm
- Draeger Medical, Telford, PA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 24 May 2018
- FDA classified
- 19 Jun 2018
- Reported
- 27 Jun 2018
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Device type
- CPAP & Ventilators
Timeline
| 24 May 2018 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 19 Jun 2018 | Classified by FDA | +26 days |
| 27 Jun 2018 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
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.
Product as listed by the FDA
Fabius GS Premium Anesthesia Machine; Cat. no. 8607000 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 Dr¿ger 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
Where it was distributed
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.
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Questions about this recall
Is Fabius GS Premium Anesthesia Machine recalled?
Yes. Draeger Medical recalled Fabius GS Premium Anesthesia Machine on 24 May 2018. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number Z-2250-2018.
Why was it recalled?
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.
Which lots are affected?
ASKM-0102 ASKM-0220 ASKM-0103 ASKM-0221 ASKM-0124 ASKM-0222 ASKM-0125 ASKM-0223 ASKM-0129 ASKM-0224 ASKM-0132 ASKM-0229 ASKM-0133 ASKN-0061 ASKM-0134 ASKN-0090 ASKM-0135 ASLA-0035 ASKM-0136 ASLA-0046 ASKM-0137 ASLA-0047 ASKM-0138 ASLA-0048 ASKM-0139 ASLA-0049 ASKM-0189 ASLA-0050 ASKM-0190 ASLA-0053 ASKM-0191 ASLA-0070 ASKM-0192 ASLA-0071 ASKM-0193 ASLA-0072 ASKM-0194 ASLA-0073 ASKM-0195 ASLA-0074 ASKM-0198 ASLA-0075 ASKM-0199 ASLA-0129 ASKM-0200 ASLA-0131 ASKM-0201 ASLA-0133 ASKM-0202 ASLA-0140 ASKM-0204 ASLA-0141 ASKM-0205 ASLA-0159 ASKM-0207 ASLA-0199 ASKM-0208 ASLA-0200 ASKM-0215 ASLA-0201 ASKM-0219 ASLA-0218
Where was it sold?
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.
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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