Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported January 15, 2020
Avanos Medical has received reports stating that the central lumen of some 5 Fr Neonate/Pediatric Closed Suction Catheters may be fully blocked or partially blocked. This may cau…
Avanos Medical, Inc. recalled Haylard Closed Suction System for Neonates/Pediatrics, 5 Fr, 1. REF 195, Y-Adapter, SAP… - a moderate-severity action.
Haylard Closed Suction System for Neonates/Pediatrics, 5 Fr, 1. REF 195, Y-Adapter, SAP… was recalled by Avanos Medical, Inc. in January 15, 2020. Reason: Avanos Medical has received reports stating that the central lumen of some 5 Fr Neonate/Pediatric Closed Suct…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0788-2020 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Avanos Medical, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Avanos Medical has received reports stating that the central lumen of some 5 Fr Neonate/Pediatric Closed Suct….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0788-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0788-2020) was formally reported on January 15, 2020, with the manufacturer initiating the action on November 5, 2019. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Avanos Medical, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Alpharetta, GA. Federal records list the affected scope as 114,300 units (37,880 US, 76,420 OUS), a scale large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking.
The documented reason for this recall is: Avanos Medical has received reports stating that the central lumen of some 5 Fr Neonate/Pediatric Closed Suction Catheters may be fully blocked or partially blocked. This may cause the closed suction catheters (CSCs) t… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide. Internationally distributed to: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Columbia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Honduras, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Korea, Re…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
114,300 units (37,880 US, 76,420 OUS)
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Haylard Closed Suction System for Neonates/Pediatrics, 5 Fr, 1. REF 195, Y-Adapter, SAP Finished Product Code 109382303; 2. REF 201, with BALLARD Technology, SAP Finished Product Code 109382803; 3. REF 202, Elbow, SAP Finished Product Code 109382903; 4. REF 195-5 Y-Adapter, SAP Finished Product Code 109838302.
Avanos Medical has received reports stating that the central lumen of some 5 Fr Neonate/Pediatric Closed Suction Catheters may be fully blocked or partially blocked. This may cause the closed suction catheters (CSCs) to inadequately suction secretions and/or saline fluids form the patient's airway to prevent oxygen desaturation.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0788-2020 |
| Date reported | January 15, 2020 |
| Date initiated | November 5, 2019 |
| Recalling firm | Avanos Medical, Inc. |
| Firm location | Alpharetta, GA |
| Affected scope | 114,300 units (37,880 US, 76,420 OUS) |
| Distribution | Nationwide. Internationally distributed to: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Columbia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Honduras, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Korea, Republic of, Lebanon, … |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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