# FDA recall Z-1954-2018

> **Draeger Medical, Inc.** · Class II · device recall initiated 2018-04-26.

## Product

Carina Ventilator, ventilator. Catalog no. 5704110.    Long-term ventilator for treatment in hospitals by a qualified medical personnel.

## Reason for recall

The valve assembly material may become corroded due to insufficient cleaning by a supplier. There is a risk of the breathing gas becoming contaminated in the affected devices.

## Distribution

Distributed to the states of CT, IL, MN, NV, SD, and WA.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-1954-2018
- **Recalling firm:** Draeger Medical, Inc.
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2018-04-26
- **Report date:** 2018-06-06
- **Termination date:** 2018-09-07

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Telford, PA, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1954-2018

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-1954-2018. Retrieved 2026-06-16 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-1954-2018. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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