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Draeger Atlan A350XL Anesthesia Workstation Recalled for Ventilator Failure Risk (223 Units) in 25+N

Draeger recalls 223 Atlan A350XL anesthesia workstations distributed in 25 states and many countries after reports of piston ventilator failure and mechanical ventilation failures. The recall affects units imported from Draegerwerk AG and Co. KGaA. Stop using the device immediately. Contact Draeger for instructions and patient safety guidance.

Quick Facts at a Glance

Recall Date
September 9, 2025
Hazard Level
HIGH
Brand
Draeger
Category
Health & Personal Care
Sold At
Multiple Retailers
Geographic Scope
Nationwide (50 states)
At-Risk Groups
GENERAL, PREGNANT, ELDERLY

Hazard Information

The device either indicated a failure of the piston ventilator before use or suffered a failure of the mechanical ventilation during use.

What You Should Do

Patients and healthcare providers should stop using this device immediately. Follow the recall instructions provided by the manufacturer. Contact Draeger, Inc. or your healthcare provider for instructions. Notification method: Letter

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About This Product

The Atlan A350XL is an anesthesia workstation used to ventilate patients during surgical or diagnostic procedures. It supports mechanical ventilation, manual ventilation, pressure-supported spontaneous breathing, and spontaneous breathing, for adults, pediatric, and neonatal patients.

Why This Is Dangerous

A piston ventilator failure before use or a mechanical ventilation failure during operation can result in inadequate ventilation during anesthesia, potentially harming patients.

Industry Context

This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern in the data provided.

Real-World Impact

Health systems may need to replace or repair affected workstations promptly to avoid procedural delays and ensure safe patient ventilation.

Practical Guidance

How to identify if yours is affected

  1. Verify the model against 8621600 and listed ASTA/ASTB/ASTC/ASTD/ASTH variants.
  2. Confirm serial numbers match the US distribution list ASTA-0307, ASTA-0309, etc.
  3. Check whether the device was distributed in the listed international markets.

Where to find product info

Serial numbers/UDI can be found on the equipment label and accompanying documentation.

What timeline to expect

Remedy timelines are not specified; follow Draeger recall instructions for expected replacement or field actions.

If the manufacturer is unresponsive

  • Document all contact attempts with Draeger.
  • Escalate to hospital risk management and local regulatory bodies if the vendor is unresponsive.

How to prevent similar issues

  • Verify device recalls before procurement.
  • Maintain an updated inventory of anesthesia workstations and serials.
  • Establish vendor recall communication protocols.

Documentation advice

Keep copy of the recall notice, serial numbers, purchase records, and all correspondence with Draeger.

Product Details

Brand: Draeger. Product: Atlan A350XL anesthesia workstation. Model/Catalog Number: 8621600. Distribution: 25 US states listed; international distribution to Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, China, Croatia, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Lithuania, Mexico, Netherlands, Peru, Poland, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Quantity: 223 units.

Reported Incidents

No injury counts or incident narratives are provided in the recall notice beyond the class I designation and the stated hazard. No specific injuries or deaths are mentioned in the available data.

Key Facts

  • 223 units recalled
  • Model/ catalog number 8621600
  • Distributed in 25 US states
  • International distribution to 40+ countries
  • Hazard: piston ventilator failure or mechanical ventilation failure

Safety Guide

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Safety Assessment

Risk LevelHIGH
Severity Score
8/ 10
Affected Groups
GENERALPREGNANTELDERLY
Injury Types
ELECTRICALLACERATIONOTHER

Product Details

Brand
Model Numbers
8621600
ASTA-0307
ASTA-0309
ASTA-0311
ASTA-0349
+20 more
Affected States
Nationwide
Report Date
October 8, 2025
Recall Status
ACTIVE

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