FLOW-i Anesthesia System The FLOW-i Anesthesia System is intended for use administering inhala...

FDA Device Recall #Z-1706-2015 — Class I — April 2, 2015

Recall Summary

Recall Number Z-1706-2015
Classification Class I — Serious risk
Date Initiated April 2, 2015
Status Terminated
Voluntary Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recalling Firm

Firm Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc
Location Wayne, NJ
Product Type Devices
Quantity 1641 [80 units (US) 1561 units (OUS)]

Product Description

FLOW-i Anesthesia System The FLOW-i Anesthesia System is intended for use administering inhalation anesthesia on neonatal to adult patient populations.

Reason for Recall

In some Flow-i Anesthesia Systems, patient cassette can get dislodged which could result in gas leakage within the system internal circuit potentially leading to a stop in ventilation.

Distribution Pattern

Class I Recall - Worldwide distribution -- US, including the states of AL, AZ, DC, FL, MI, MO, NJ, NY, OR, PA, TX, and WV; and, countries of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Mexico, Mongolia, Mozambique, Netherlands, Norway Oman, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Unites States, and Venezuela.

Lot / Code Information

Article number 66 77 200 66 77 300 66 77 400 Serial Numbers 1058 1646 2034 2723 1059 1647 2095 2724 1060 1648 2186 2729 1172 1650 2554 2731 1201 1651 2555 2732 1202 1652 2556 2733 1204 1653 2557 2735 1224 1654 2558 2736 1225 1655 2559 2737 1226 1656 2560 2738 1277 1657 2561 2739 1280 1786 2562 2740 1281 1787 2613 2741 1282 1860 2714 2742 1545 1861 2716 2743 1546 2021 2719 2744 1643 2022 2720 2745 1644 2023 2721 2746 1645 2024 2722 2747

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Frequently Asked Questions

Contact your healthcare provider and the device manufacturer immediately. Check whether your specific model number and lot number are included in the recall scope. For external devices, stop using the affected product and arrange a replacement. For implanted devices, do not panic — removal is typically not required unless the risk assessment clearly indicates it. Your physician will guide you based on your individual clinical situation and the FDA's recommended actions. Report any adverse effects you may have experienced to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Class I recalls indicate a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death from the defect. Class II recalls involve products that may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where serious consequences are remote. Class III recalls cover products not likely to cause any adverse health consequences, typically involving technical regulatory violations. The classification guides urgency — Class I recalls require immediate action, while Class III may simply involve returning a product or acknowledging a labeling change. Always read the specific recall notice for recommended patient actions.

Report problems with medical devices to the FDA through MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088 or online at FDA.gov/safety/medwatch. Healthcare facilities are required by law to report device-related serious injuries and deaths. Patients and consumers can also report voluntarily. Include the device name, manufacturer, model number, and a description of the problem and any patient outcome. Reports from patients and clinicians help the FDA identify emerging safety signals and may trigger investigations that lead to recalls of dangerous devices.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this device if you are affected by this recall. Contact your healthcare provider and the manufacturer immediately for guidance. Report adverse events to FDA MedWatch.