FDA Recall Terminated

Universal Flex2 Breathing Circuit Class I 510(k) Exempt An anesthesia breathing circuit is a device that is intended to administer medical gases to a patient during anesthesia. It provides both an inhalation and exhalation route and may include a connector, adaptor, and Y-piece.

Recall: Z-2272-2013 · Initiated August 23, 2012

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2272-2013
Event Number
66184
Firm
King Systems Corp.
FEI Number
1824226
Product Code
CAI
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Labeling mix-ups
Initiated
August 23, 2012
Posted
September 27, 2013
Terminated
November 18, 2013
Address
15011 Herriman Blvd, Noblesville, IN, 46060-4253

Description

Universal Flex2 Breathing Circuit Class I 510(k) Exempt An anesthesia breathing circuit is a device that is intended to administer medical gases to a patient during anesthesia. It provides both an inhalation and exhalation route and may include a connector, adaptor, and Y-piece.

Reason

King Systems received a customer complaint indicating that the customer had ordered a breathing circuit with a Latex breathing bag. The product they received contained a Latex breathing bag, but was labeled as non-latex.

Action

Ambu, Inc. sent a letter dated June 24, 2013, informing the customer that they have decided to discontinue the manufacture and sales of the King Systems latex breathing bags and to conver all customers to their King Systems latex-free breathing bags. The customer was advised to adjust their inventories accordingly and transition to the latex free part number as their inventory levels reach their minimums. For questions the customer was advised to call 317-403-8677. For questions regarding this recall call 317-776-6823.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution - NE only.

Quantity

1 case; 40 units