FDA recall record

Avanos Medical Haylard Closed Suction System for Neonates/Pediatrics, 5 Fr, 1 recall — FDA Z-0788-2020

Avanos Medical has received reports stating that the central lumen of some 5 Fr Neonate/Pediatric Closed Suction Catheters may be fully blocked or…

Class IIclassification
Z-0788-2020official record ID
Jan 15, 2020report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0788-2020
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmAvanos Medical, Inc.
Report dateJan 15, 2020
Recall initiation dateNov 5, 2019
Quantity114,300 units (37,880 US, 76,420 OUS)
LocationAlpharetta, GA, United States

Official product description

Haylard Closed Suction System for Neonates/Pediatrics, 5 Fr, 1. REF 195, Y-Adapter, SAP Finished Product Code 109382303; 2. REF 201, with BALLARD Technology, SAP Finished Product Code 109382803; 3. REF 202, Elbow, SAP Finished Product Code 109382903; 4. REF 195-5 Y-Adapter, SAP Finished Product Code 109838302.

Why the product was recalled

Avanos Medical has received reports stating that the central lumen of some 5 Fr Neonate/Pediatric Closed Suction Catheters may be fully blocked or partially blocked. This may cause the closed suction catheters (CSCs) to inadequately suction secretions and/or saline fluids form the patient's airway to prevent oxygen desaturation.

Distribution information

Nationwide. Internationally distributed to: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Columbia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Honduras, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Korea, Republic of, Lebanon, Mexico, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit.

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