Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2552-2018 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Vyaire Medical |
| Report date | Aug 15, 2018 |
| Recall initiation date | May 8, 2018 |
| Quantity | 15,714 units total |
| Location | Mettawa, IL, United States |
Official product description
AirLife Resuscitation Device, Adult labeled as the following: a. Adult, with mask, oxygen reservoir bag, Part Number 2K8004; b. Adult, with mask, oxygen reservoir bag, CO2 detector, PEEP valve, Part Number 2K8035C2; c. Adult, with mask, 28" large bore tubing, Part Number 2K8017; d. Adult, with mask, 40" oxygen reservoir tubing, Part Number 2K8005; e. Adult, with mask, 40" oxygen reservoir tubing, PEEP valve, Part Number 2K8036; f. Adult, without mask, 40" oxygen reservoir tubing, Part Number 2K8001; g. Adult, with mask, oxygen reservoir bag, manometer, PEEP valve, Part Number 2K8035M; h. Adult, with mask, oxygen reservoir bag, CO2 detector, Part Number 2K8004C2; Manual resuscitation devices that are used to provide positive pressure ventilation to patients who are not breathing or cannot adequately breathe on their own. The devices are intended for use as single patient use resuscitator devices for pulmonary resuscitation.
Why the product was recalled
An error in manufacturing of the AirLife Resuscitation Devices that has the potential to obstruct airflow of the supplemental oxygen delivery during use.
Distribution information
US distribution only to: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC,NJ, NY, OH, OR, PR, SD, TX, VA, WA.
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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