Infant AirLife Dual-,limb, dual-heat, high-flow circuit (Model AH265) with AirLife Humidification...
FDA Recall #Z-0344-2018 — Class I — November 29, 2014
Product Description
Infant AirLife Dual-,limb, dual-heat, high-flow circuit (Model AH265) 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.
Recalling Firm
Vyaire Medical — Vernon Hills, IL
Classification
Class I — Reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.
Product Type
Devices
Product Quantity
16,670 units in total
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution
Code Information
0001115635 0001115640 0001124941 0001124942 0001124943 0001124944 0001129628 0001134758 0001134759
Status
Terminated
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
What Should You Do?
Stop using this medical device immediately and consult your healthcare provider. Contact the recalling firm for instructions on return or replacement. If you experienced an adverse event, inform your doctor.