ID Circuit Flex 220 (Draeger) – breathing circuit crack (2025)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Brand Name: ID Circuit Product Name: ID Circuit Flex 220 Model/Catalog Number: MP01347 Software Version: Not applicable Product Description: Breathing circuit for conveying breathing gases between an anesthesia machine or ventilator and adult Component: Not applicable
Brand
Draeger, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Model/Catalog Number: MP01347, UDI Number 04048675249337, All lot numbers.
Products Sold
Model/Catalog Number: MP01347; UDI Number 04048675249337; All lot numbers.
Draeger, Inc. is recalling Brand Name: ID Circuit Product Name: ID Circuit Flex 220 Model/Catalog Number: MP01347 Software Vers due to The potential for cracks forming in the breathing circuit hose.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The potential for cracks forming in the breathing circuit hose.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
On March 12, 2025 URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL letters were sent to customers. Actions to be Taken When using these breathing circuits: 1. Use holders with a larger contact surface (see Figure 2 above). 2. Perform leak testing after stretching the flexible hose to the required length for the application. Please observe the products Instructions for Use (IFU) According to our records, you have received at least one of the listed breathing circuits. Please inform all potential users in your facility. If you have forwarded affected products to third parties, please also forward this Urgent Medical Device Recall notification. Please also complete the enclosed Medical Device Recall Return Response Acknowledgment and Receipt Form to confirm to us that you have received this information. Adverse events or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to FDA s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online or by phone at 1-800-FDA-1088. We apologize for any inconveniences resulting from this action. If you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact Michael Kelhart between the hours of 8:00 AM 4:30 PM EST at 267-664-1131 or via email at mike.kelhart@draeger.com. The US Food and Drug Administration has been advised of this action. ****Update 07/08/2025****On June 25, 2025 URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL - UPDATE letters were sent to consignees to clarify and provide complete UDI information for the device to include both primary and secondary UDI numbers as errors were identified in the initial letter.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026