PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

1500 Flex Heat and Moisture Exchanger, Catalog Reference 150 - Product Usage: Heat Moisture Exchangers (HM Es) are designed to enhance humification of ventilator-dependent and non-ventilator dependent patients in critical care, home care and anesthesia.

Reported: October 14, 2020 Initiated: September 4, 2020 #Z-0059-2021

Product Description

1500 Flex Heat and Moisture Exchanger, Catalog Reference 150 - Product Usage: Heat Moisture Exchangers (HM Es) are designed to enhance humification of ventilator-dependent and non-ventilator dependent patients in critical care, home care and anesthesia.

Reason for Recall

Firm has received 6 complaints that the Heat Moisture Exchanger (HME) disconnected from the closed respiratory circuit during use. If the HME separates, the ventilator circuit may not provide adequate ventilation to the patient, potentially resulting in lack of oxygen leading to hypoxia or death.

Details

Recalling Firm
AB ULAX
Units Affected
1,484,100 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and the countries of Sweden, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Spain.
Location
Motala, N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
1500 Flex Heat and Moisture Exchanger, Catalog Reference 150 - Product Usage: Heat Moisture Exchangers (HM Es) are designed to enhance humification of ventilator-dependent and non-ventilator dependent patients in critical care, home care and anesthesia.. Recalled by AB ULAX. Units affected: 1,484,100 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Firm has received 6 complaints that the Heat Moisture Exchanger (HME) disconnected from the closed respiratory circuit during use. If the HME separates, the ventilator circuit may not provide adequate ventilation to the patient, potentially resulting in lack of oxygen leading to hypoxia or death.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 14, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0059-2021.