Z-0346-2018 Class I Terminated

Recalled by Vyaire Medical — Vernon Hills, IL

FDA device recall Z-0346-2018 was initiated by Vyaire Medical on Nov 29, 2014 and is designated Class I. Reason for recall: Manufacturing error in humidification chamber may cause an overfill/overflow condition of the chamber. The may case a water back-up into the patient circuit resulting in an excessive amount of water… The recall status is terminated (terminated Feb 5, 2021). Affected quantity: 16,670 units in total.

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
Jan 31, 2018
Initiation Date
Nov 29, 2014
Termination Date
Feb 5, 2021
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
16,670 units in total

Product Description

Adult AirLife dual-limb, dual-heat circuit (Model AH280) with AirLife Humidification Chamber, Model Number AH290. The AH290 Humidification Chamber and Heated Breathing Circuit Kit(s) operate as part of a system for delivering health and humidified respirator gasses to patients requiring invasive and non-invasive ventilation.

Reason for Recall

Manufacturing error in humidification chamber may cause an overfill/overflow condition of the chamber. The may case a water back-up into the patient circuit resulting in an excessive amount of water entering the airway/lungs of the ventilated patient.

Distribution Pattern

US Nationwide Distribution

Code Information

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Source

Dataset
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