Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Draeger D-Vapor/ D-Vapor 3000 Vaporizers with Baxter Desflurane Agent and Recalled by Draeger Medical, Inc. Due to Operators noticed unwanted release of evaporating anesthetic agent...

Date: April 21, 2016
Company: Draeger Medical, Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Draeger Medical, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

Draeger D-Vapor/ D-Vapor 3000 Vaporizers with Baxter Desflurane Agent and Bottles. Catalog # M35500 (D-Vapor) and M36700 (D-Vapor 3000). Anesthesia Vaporizer

Quantity: 16078 units distributed within the United States

Why Was This Recalled?

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.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Draeger Medical, Inc.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report