FDA Device recall Z-1812-2016
Draeger D-Vapor/ D-Vapor 3000 Vaporizers with Baxter Desflurane Agent and Bottles
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2016-06-01
On 2016-06-01 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Draeger D-Vapor/ D-Vapor 3000 Vaporizers with Baxter Desflurane Agent and Bottles by Draeger Medical, citing operators noticed unwanted release of evaporating anesthetic agent at the end of the filling procedure. Eye contact with volatile anesthetics can result in serious irritation. Imm….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-1812-2016 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2016-04-21 |
| Published | 2016-06-01 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC |
| Company | Draeger Medical |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Draeger D-Vapor/ D-Vapor 3000 Vaporizers with Baxter Desflurane Agent and Bottles. Catalog # M35500 (D-Vapor) and M36700 (D-Vapor 3000). Anesthesia Vaporizer
Reason
Operators noticed unwanted release of evaporating anesthetic agent at the end of the filling procedure. Eye contact with volatile anesthetics can result in serious irritation. Immediate eye flushing and consultation of a physician is recommended. Updated Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for Desflurane recommend wearing safety glasses when handling these substances.
Identifiers
| code_info | Catolog Number M35500 (D-Vapor) M36700 (D-Vapor 3000) Distributed October 2004 April 2016 |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1812-2016%22
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