| | Class 2 Recall Drager PT 4000 Phototherapy System |  |
| Date Posted |
July 06, 2012 |
| Recall Number |
Z-1950-2012 |
| Product |
Drager PT 4000 Phototherapy System |
| Code Information |
Catalog number 2M21700 and serial numbers ASCF-0037 TO ASCF-0061; ASCJ-0037 TO ASCJ-0152; ASCL-0001 TO ASCL-0025; ASCM-0001 TO ASCM-0025; and ASDA-002, 0005, 0006, 0007, 0008, 0009, 0012, 0019, 0025.
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Draeger Medical Systems, Inc. 3135 Quarry Rd Telford, Pennsylvania 18969-1042 |
| For Additional Information Contact |
Michael Kelhart 215-721-5400
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Reason for Recall |
A routine internal quality check found that the Drager PT 4000 Phototherapy System is fitted with a 16 Amp rated fuse instead of the specified 1.6 Amp rated fuse. This may mean that the internal fuse would not trip promptly in the event of an internal short-circuit. The possible consequence is the wall outlet circuit breaker would trip first on the device may severely overheat. There have not b
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| Action |
Drager Medical Systems sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated June 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to bee taken by the customers. In addition, a Customer Reply Card was included for customers to complete and return. Contact the firm at 800-543-5047 for questions regarding this recall. |
| Quantity in Commerce |
65 |
| Distribution |
Nationwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and Puerto Rico. |
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