In class 1 recall, Draeger pulls 35K breathing system filters

German medical manufacturer Draeger recalled one lot of its SafeStar 55 Breathing System Filter due to defective, "partially obstructed" filters that could obstruct oxygen flow and lead to death, according to the FDA. 

One complaint and one injury has been reported related to the lot of 35,950 filters. No deaths have been reported as of June 22.

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