Draeger Kingston -
Ignition Interlock Devices (IIDs) are breathalyzer instruments installed in vehicles to prevent operation by impaired drivers. Draeger Safety Diagnostics, Inc., a major manufacturer of these devices, faced significant legal challenges—most notably culminating in appellate decisions such as Kingston v. Drager Safety Diagnostics, Inc .
The plaintiffs (Kingston and related claimants) argued that: draeger kingston
I. Introduction
II. History of Drager
| Problem | Likely cause | Action | |---------|--------------|--------| | “Leak detected” | Loose connections, open APL valve | Close APL, check circuit, repeat test | | High pressure alarm | Kinked tube, bronchospasm, water in circuit | Drain water trap, check patient, switch to manual | | Low minute volume | Disconnection, low respiratory drive | Reconnect, change mode to PCV | | Vaporizer not recognized | Incorrect seating | Remove, reseat, check locking lever | The plaintiffs (Kingston and related claimants) argued that:
Dräger Kingston: A Leader in Medical Technology and Safety Solutions open APL valve | Close APL