Adult Air-Life single-limb circuit (Model AH202) with AirLife Humidification Chamber, Model Numbe...

FDA Recall #Z-0345-2018 — Class I — November 29, 2014

Recall #Z-0345-2018 Date: November 29, 2014 Classification: Class I Status: Terminated

Product Description

Adult Air-Life single-limb circuit (Model AH202) 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

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Status

Terminated

Voluntary / Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated