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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

The Ocean Water Seal Chest Drain is a plastic, three bottle vacuum collection device. It consists of a collection chamber that holds shed mediastinal blood, a water seal chamber using a water seal that prevents air from entering into the pleural space and a suction control chamber, which incorporates a mechanical regulator to control suction pressures imposed upon the patient's pleural cavity.

Reported: December 1, 2021 Initiated: October 22, 2021 #Z-0307-2022

Product Description

The Ocean Water Seal Chest Drain is a plastic, three bottle vacuum collection device. It consists of a collection chamber that holds shed mediastinal blood, a water seal chamber using a water seal that prevents air from entering into the pleural space and a suction control chamber, which incorporates a mechanical regulator to control suction pressures imposed upon the patient's pleural cavity.

Reason for Recall

Inadequate/inappropriate Set-Up Instructions, which may result in delay in treatment and an unreasonable risk of harm to the patient

Details

Units Affected
87,972 drains (14,662 cases; 6 units/case)
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution Foreign: Bahrain Belgium Brunei Darussalam Canada Colombia Ecuador Finland Italy Kuwait Libya Mauritius Mexico Netherlands Poland Portugal Russian Federation Saudi Arabia Spain United Arab Emirates United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Location
Merrimack, NH

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The Ocean Water Seal Chest Drain is a plastic, three bottle vacuum collection device. It consists of a collection chamber that holds shed mediastinal blood, a water seal chamber using a water seal that prevents air from entering into the pleural space and a suction control chamber, which incorporates a mechanical regulator to control suction pressures imposed upon the patient's pleural cavity.. Recalled by Atrium Medical Corporation. Units affected: 87,972 drains (14,662 cases; 6 units/case).
Why was this product recalled?
Inadequate/inappropriate Set-Up Instructions, which may result in delay in treatment and an unreasonable risk of harm to the patient
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 1, 2021. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0307-2022.