FDA recall record

Vyaire Medical AirLife Resuscitation Device, Adult labeled as the following: a recall — FDA Z-2552-2018

An error in manufacturing of the AirLife Resuscitation Devices that has the potential to obstruct airflow of the supplemental oxygen delivery during use.

Class Iclassification
Z-2552-2018official record ID
Aug 15, 2018report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-2552-2018
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass I
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmVyaire Medical
Report dateAug 15, 2018
Recall initiation dateMay 8, 2018
Quantity15,714 units total
LocationMettawa, 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

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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