Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1063-2024 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | Vyaire Medical |
| Report date | Mar 6, 2024 |
| Recall initiation date | Jan 10, 2024 |
| Quantity | 4,572 units |
| Location | Mettawa, IL, United States |
Official product description
AirLife Adult Manual Resuscitator, 40" (1.0 m) Oxygen Reservoir Tubing, Adult Mask, CO2 Detector, REF 2K8005C2
Why the product was recalled
Risk of hypoventilation caused by duckbill and ring broken/disassembled, due to faulty mold/tooling producing out of specification components. Device failure may cause improper ventilation or no ventilation that may result in hypoventilation or hypoxia, and potentially lead to death. The mold/tooling used to produce the affected component was replaced in 2017.
Distribution information
Worldwide distribution. US nationwide, Brazil, Canada, Switzerland, France, UK, Mexico, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, and South Africa
How to read the classification
FDA Class I indicates a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The classification shown here comes directly from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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