FDA Medical devices recall ·

Anesthesia Circuit Kit Product Name: Anesthesia Circuit Kit Flex EPA Model recall

This is an FDA Class I recall — the most serious type.

Recall number
Z-1499-2025
Date
(initiated March 12, 2025)
Company / brand
Draeger, Inc.
3135 Quarry Rd, Telford, PA, United States
Category
Medical devices › Class I
Classification
Class I
Status
Ongoing
Units affected
13620 units
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated

Read the official FDA notice ↗

Product

Brand Name: Anesthesia Circuit Kit Product Name: Anesthesia Circuit Kit Flex EPA Model/Catalog Number: MP17103 Software Version: Not applicable Product Description: Accessory for conducting medical gases between anesthesia machine and patient for anesthetic use. Kit is intended for single use only

Why was it recalled?

The potential for cracks forming in the breathing circuit hose.

What should you do?

FDA enforcement reports do not list a consumer remedy. Check the product codes below against what you have; if it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the firm's or FDA's official notice, or contact the company. If you have health concerns, contact your healthcare provider.

Product codes & lot numbers

Model/Catalog Number: MP17103; UDI Number 04048675695660; All lot numbers.

Distribution

Domestic: Nationwide Distribution. International - following countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Panama, Philippines, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

What does Class I mean?

Class I is the most serious FDA recall class: there is a reasonable probability that using or being exposed to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Source: FDA (medical devices), recall Z-1499-2025. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the FDA.