Recall MonitorHealth Products
CombiStar, Safestar and TwinStar Filters/ HMEs
· Published by Health Canada · Official notice
Details
Alert type: Health product recall
Category: Health products - Medical devices - Anaesthesiology
Product: CombiStar, Safestar and TwinStar Filters/ HMEs
Issue: Medical devices - Performance
What to do: Contact the manufacturer if you require additional information.
Audience: Healthcare
Recall class: Type II
Products
| Affected products | Lot or serial number | Model or catalogue number |
|---|---|---|
| Filter/HME TwinStar Plus | All lots. | MP05801 |
| Filter SafeStar 90 Plus | All lots. | MP05785 |
| Filter SafeStar 55 Plus | All lots. | MP05790 |
| CombiStar Plus Filter + HME Hepa Flex | All lots. | MP12062 |
| Filter SafeStar 60A Plus | All lots. | MP05795 |
Issue
Users have reported a slow increase of the CO2-curve when the gas sample line of the gas measurement of a Dräger anesthesia machine is connected to the gas sampling port of the affected filters/HME. The comparatively slower increase in the CO2-curve only occurs when the gas sample line is connected to the gas sampling port of an affected filter/HME. Other setups are not affected. Recall start date: May 23, 2025