FDA Recall Terminated

BagEasy manual resuscitation devices are used for patients requiring complete or intermittent ventilatory support. It can provide positive pressure ventilation or oxygen for the spontaneously breathing patient with a face mask or through an artificial airway. A manual emergency ventilator is a device, incorporating a bag and valve, intended to provide emergency respiratory support by means of a face mask or a tube inserted into a patient's airway.

Recall: Z-2332-2010 · Initiated June 22, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2332-2010
Event Number
56162
Firm
Westmed Inc
FEI Number
1000374126
Product Code
BTM
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
June 22, 2010
Posted
September 8, 2010
Terminated
March 22, 2011
Address
5580 South Nogales Hwy, Ste 170, Tucson, AZ, 85706

Description

BagEasy manual resuscitation devices are used for patients requiring complete or intermittent ventilatory support. It can provide positive pressure ventilation or oxygen for the spontaneously breathing patient with a face mask or through an artificial airway. A manual emergency ventilator is a device, incorporating a bag and valve, intended to provide emergency respiratory support by means of a face mask or a tube inserted into a patient's airway.

Reason

This recall was initiated after Westmed, Inc. became aware of a potential for disconnection at the patient port retention ring assembly of the Bag Easy manual resuscitation device.

Action

The firm, Westmed, sent a letter dated June 21, 2010, to all customers. The letter describes the product, problem and action to be taken by customer. The customers were instructed to cease distribution immediately, notify any facilities that they may have distributed the product identified of the recall, call Customer Service Manager at 1-800-975-7987 x 1223 and/or email [email protected] to receive Return Authorization to return identified product, and complete and return the enclosed Bag Easy Recall Reconciliation Checklist. If you have any question, contact Customer Service at 1-800-975-7987 or 1-520-294-7987.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution.

Quantity

22145