FDA Recall Open, Classified

Brand Name: AirLife Product Name: AirLife Infant Heated Wire Circuit Model/Catalog Number: AH165 Software Version: N/A Product Description: AirLife Infant Heated Wire Circuit dual-limb, dual-heat, high-flow circuit (>4 L/min) Component: No. a conduit for respiratory gas between the patient and a ventilator.

Recall: Z-1697-2025 · Initiated April 10, 2025

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1697-2025
Event Number
96664
Firm
Vyaire Medical
FEI Number
3013421741
Product Code
BZE
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Component design/selection
Initiated
April 10, 2025
Posted
May 9, 2025
Address
26125 N Riverwoods Blvd, Mettawa, IL, 60045-3420

Description

Brand Name: AirLife Product Name: AirLife Infant Heated Wire Circuit Model/Catalog Number: AH165 Software Version: N/A Product Description: AirLife Infant Heated Wire Circuit dual-limb, dual-heat, high-flow circuit (>4 L/min) Component: No. a conduit for respiratory gas between the patient and a ventilator.

Reason

Adapters may disconnect during setup or while in use, potentially interrupting ventilation. Any disconnection can result in severe consequences for neonates, including hypoxia, hypercapnia, and organ failure.

Action

On April 10, 2025, the firm notified customers via emailed letters titled URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL. Customers are instructed to examine their inventory for the affected lots of product. Product in inventory should be quarantined. For in-use product - 1) For affected product in use that is utilizing the adaptor connection, immediately stop use of the product. 2) For affected product in use that is not utilizing the adaptor connection, ventilator circuit may continue to be utilized. Customers were provided with additional precautions to take to ensure proper function. Customers can choose between returning or destroying affected product. Firm will provide replacement product. If you have any questions regarding this field action, please call AirLife at 1-800-433-2797, or e-mail at [email protected].

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Germany, Poland, Belgium, Spain, Romania, UK, Italy, Netherlands, India, Slovenia, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia.

Quantity

1895