FDAClass IJuly 11, 2012

AirLife Isothermal Breathing Circuit recall

AirLife Isothermal Breathing Circuit, Infant Respiratory Circuit, Heated; an Rx device for single patient use; CareFusion, 22745 Savi Ranch Parkway…

Why was AirLife Isothermal Breathing Circuit recalled?

The Y adapter within the breathing circuit may spontaneously crack, causing a leak in the closed ventilation system. This leak could lead to a decrease in the tidal volume delivered to the ventilated patient.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

product codes 10127-4H1, 10331N-4S2, 10351-4H2, 10387-4S2, 10555-4S2, 10706-4S2, 10790-4S2, 10814-4S2, 10849-4S2, 1175-4H2, 1208-4H1, 1553-4H1, 1815-409, 1998-4H1, 2119-4S2G, 2120-4S2G, 4319-4H2, 4326-4H2, 4652-5014677-4H2, 4875-4H2, 5665-4H2, 5682-409, 5732-4H1, 5868-4H2, 6002-4H2, 6040-501, 6074-4H1, 6198-4H2, 6274-H12, 6301-H12, 6313-501, 6459-4H2; 6485-4H2, 6588-4H2, 6942-4H2, 7100-4S2, 7147-4S2, 7156-4S2, 7184-4S2, 7206-4S2, 7213-4S2, 7354-4S2, 7395-4S2, 7407-4S2, 7441-4S2, 7483-4S2, 7526-4S2, 7575-4S2, 7582-4S2, 7588-4S2, 9053-4S2, 9054-4S2, 9055-4S2, 9056-4S2, 9058-4S2, RC41-12027, RC41-18039, RC41-18052, RC41-18060, RC51-12074, RC51-18004, RT4851-00, RT4851-12 and RT4851-18; includes all lot numbers of the affected product codes manufactured prior to February 3, 2012, lot #0000414257 and any lot numbers beginning with the letter Y.

Product
AirLife Isothermal Breathing Circuit, Infant Respiratory Circuit, Heated; an Rx device for single patient use; CareFusion, 22745 Savi Ranch Parkway…
Recalling firm
Carefusion 2200 Inc
Quantity
N/A
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) including Puerto Rico and internationally to: Canada, Egypt, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Kuwait, Mexico, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Taiwan and United Arab Emirates.
Recall date
July 11, 2012
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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