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Dräger Atlan Anaesthesia workstations safety warning over risk of ventilator failure
In April 2026, Dräger issued a follow-up Field Safety Notice expanding the number of Atlan Anaesthesia workstation devices affected by a manufacturing defect that may result in mechanical ventilation failure.
What to do now
A malfunction affecting Dräger Atlan Anaesthesia workstations has been reported to the MHRA.
- Speak to the clinic, hospital or supplier who gave you the device before changing how you use it.
- Check the model, lot or serial number against the details on this page.
- Any incident involving the device can be reported through the Yellow Card scheme.
Why it matters. A device that fails at the wrong moment can delay treatment or cause injury.
Replacements and support
Speak to the supplier, clinic or hospital that gave you the device. They will know whether yours is affected and what happens next.
Do not throw away a device you rely on until a replacement has been arranged.
From the official notice
Published by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (DSI/2026/005). Quoted as issued.
Summary
In April 2026, Dräger issued a follow-up Field Safety Notice expanding the number of Atlan Anaesthesia workstation devices affected by a manufacturing defect that may result in mechanical ventilation failure.
The risk
Summary In April 2026, Dräger issued a follow-up Field Safety Notice ( FSN ) expanding the number of Atlan Anaesthesia workstation devices affected by a manufacturing defect that may result in piston ventilator failure before or during use. The FSN extends from a previous FSN issued in October 2024 concerning the same issue. Failure of mechanical ventilation may interrupt ventilation delivery and require immediate transition to manual/spontaneous ventilation. Dräger is correcting the affected devices and warning users of the risks and mitigations while corrective actions are being completed. As of 29 July 2026, the manufacturer reports no confirmed patient injuries or deaths associated with this issue. Advice for Healthcare Professionals:
Advice for healthcare professionals
In April 2026, Dräger issued a follow-up Field Safety Notice ( FSN ) expanding the number of Atlan Anaesthesia workstation devices affected by a manufacturing defect that may result in piston ventilator failure before or during use. The FSN extends from a previous FSN issued in October 2024 concerning the same issue. Failure of mechanical ventilation may interrupt ventilation delivery and require immediate transition to manual/spontaneous ventilation. Dräger is correcting the affected devices and warning users of the risks and mitigations while corrective actions are being completed. As of 29 July 2026, the manufacturer reports no confirmed patient injuries or deaths associated with this issue.
identify whether your site uses Atlan Anaesthesia workstations and check if the devices are listed as affected in the FSN
ensure Dräger replaces the motor assemblies in all your affected Atlan Anaesthesia workstations. Dräger will be in touch to arrange replacement of the motor assembly
whilst waiting for Dräger to replace the motor assemblies, affected devices can continue to be used only with permanent supervision as per the instructions for use
if mechanical ventilation fails, use manual/ spontaneous ventilation mode to ventilate the patient as needed
if the error occurs during use, the mechanical ventilation may fail, and device alerts the user by displaying “Ventilator error!!!!”” with acoustic alarm. During ventilator failure the Atlan workstation will continue to provide:
manual/spontaneous ventilation mode
fresh gas and agent delivery
all monitoring functions without restriction
clinical staff should make sure they are familiar with the device’s manual ventilation mode, and local protocols for ventilation failure, prior to use of the device
monitor the patient’s condition continuously during the manual/spontaneous ventilation mode, for ventilation failure, to prevent potential significant injury
once manual ventilation has been started in manual/spontaneous mode, the alarm priority of the “Ventilator error!!!” can be downgraded using “Alarm Reset” if required
Advice for patients
no action is required by patients
if you are concerned by this issue, please contact your healthcare professional
Open the MHRA notice
Questions
Why has Dräger Atlan Anaesthesia workstations been recalled?
A malfunction affecting Dräger Atlan Anaesthesia workstations has been reported to the MHRA. A device that fails at the wrong moment can delay treatment or cause injury.
How do I know if my product is affected?
The notice describes the affected product rather than listing codes. Compare the product name, pack size and where you bought it with the official notice.
What should I do now?
Speak to the clinic, hospital or supplier who gave you the device before changing how you use it. Check the model, lot or serial number against the details on this page.
Who replaces the device?
Speak to the supplier, clinic or hospital that gave you the device. They will know whether yours is affected and what happens next. Do not throw away a device you rely on until a replacement has been arranged.