Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1569-2018 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Vyaire Medical |
| Report date | May 16, 2018 |
| Recall initiation date | Apr 27, 2017 |
| Quantity | 2,982 units |
| Location | Vernon Hills, IL, United States |
Official product description
AirLife Resuscitation, Adult, with mask, oxygen reservoir bag, CO2 detector, PEEP valve Product Usage: The AirLife Resuscitation devices are manual resuscitation devices that are used to provide positive pressure ventilation to patients who are not breathing or cannot adequately breathe on their own.
Why the product was recalled
The mask component on various lots of the resuscitation devices have been identified as having the potential to exhibit a sticking condition which may result in a difficult to/unable to disconnect condition of the mask from the elbow of the resuscitator.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution - US (Nationwide) and in the countries of Canada, Puerto Rico, United Arab Emirates, Philippines, and Europe.
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.
What to do next
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