Class I — Serious Health Hazard

Serious health hazard — there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to this product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Perseus A500 Anesthesia Workstation Recalled by Draeger Medical, Inc. Due to There is a potential problem with the device...

Date: November 12, 2015
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

Perseus A500 Anesthesia Workstation, MK06000. Intended for use in anesthetizing adults, children, and neonates and can be used for automatic and manual ventilation, pressure-supported spontaneous breathing, and spontaneous breathing.

Quantity: 34

Why Was This Recalled?

There is a potential problem with the device main power switch of the Perseus A500 Anesthesia Workstation. The device power switch may spontaneously fail during use, causing one of the following to occur: 1. The workstation has a fresh gas delivery failure and a ventilator failure with respective alarms. 2. The workstation shuts down completely with an audible alarm.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 6 states: IL, ME, NY, OH, PA, WI

Affected (6 states)Not affected

About Draeger Medical, Inc.

Draeger Medical, Inc. has 78 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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