ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0929-06 ยท BSZ Gas-Machine, Anesthesia

Datascope Corp

Anestar and Anestar Plus Anesthesia System.

DateJun 2, 2006 (initiated Mar 17, 2006)
StatusTerminated
ReasonThe Anestar and Anestar Plus Anesthesia System may produce periods of high Positive End-Expiratory Pressure (PEEP), in both manual and mechanical ventilation mode due to an issue with the Applied Pressure Limit (APL) valve.
Root causeOther
ActionField correction communications were sent 3/17/2006 to all accounts via certified mail, return receipt requested, signature required.
Quantity337 UNITS
DistributionThe units have been distributed to distributors and end-users such as hospitals and clinics nationwide. There are 3 foreign accounts in Australia, El Salvador, and Venezuela.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

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Heyer America, Inc., Feb 5, 2001