Draeger stated that a certain component of the Vapor 2000 and Vapor 3000 was not delivered by the relevant supplier in accordance with the specification. Impurities resulting from the production process at the supplier site were found inside a certain production lot of the Vaporizers. Impurities (i.e., metal residues from ineffective cleaning after soldering) and their chemical reaction with volatile fluorinated gases may be ingested or inhaled by the patient. Risks include lung tissue damage, tracheobronchial (windpipe and lung airways) irritation, and pulmonary edema.
Date of last update: January 16, 2026