PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Critical Class I Terminated

AirLife Isothermal Breathing Circuit Accessory - Infant Patient Y Connector; an Rx device for single patient use; 30 connectors per box; CareFusion, 22745 Savi Ranch Parkway, Yorba Linda, CA 92887 USA, Made in Mexico Respiratory breathing circuits are used with a ventilator when mechanical ventilation is administered to a patient.

Reported: July 11, 2012 Initiated: May 29, 2012 #Z-1901-2012

Product Description

AirLife Isothermal Breathing Circuit Accessory - Infant Patient Y Connector; an Rx device for single patient use; 30 connectors per box; CareFusion, 22745 Savi Ranch Parkway, Yorba Linda, CA 92887 USA, Made in Mexico Respiratory breathing circuits are used with a ventilator when mechanical ventilation is administered to a patient.

Reason for Recall

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.

Details

Recalling Firm
Carefusion 2200 Inc
Units Affected
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.
Location
McGaw Park, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
AirLife Isothermal Breathing Circuit Accessory - Infant Patient Y Connector; an Rx device for single patient use; 30 connectors per box; CareFusion, 22745 Savi Ranch Parkway, Yorba Linda, CA 92887 USA, Made in Mexico Respiratory breathing circuits are used with a ventilator when mechanical ventilation is administered to a patient.. Recalled by Carefusion 2200 Inc. Units affected: N/A.
Why was this product 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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 11, 2012. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-1901-2012.