Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0291-2013 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Mindray DS USA, Inc. d.b.a. Mindray North America |
| Report date | Nov 28, 2012 |
| Recall initiation date | Aug 13, 2012 |
| Quantity | 346 units (311 US - 35 Foreign) |
| Location | Mahwah, NJ, United States |
Official product description
Mindray A5 Anesthesia Delivery System Manufactured in China for Mindray DS USA Inc. 800 MacArthur Boulevard, Mahwah, NJ 07430 This is a device used to administer to a patient continuously or intermittently a general inhalation anesthetic and to maintain a patient's ventilation.
Why the product was recalled
Mindray has identified the potential for a system leak resulting an issue related to the carbon dioxide absorber canister gasket on A3/A5 Anesthesia Delivery Systems. A potential system leak resulting from the canister gasket will likely present itself during the Automatic Circuit Leak and Compliance Test performed at startup and the Manual Leak Test recommended to be performed before each case.
Distribution information
Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) including Puerto Rico and countries of: Australia, Chile, Colombia, and Venezuela.
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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