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FDA Devices recall · Reported February 18, 2015

MAQUET Servo Humidifier 163; Model No.: 01-06-8125-8, catalog no. XKC01-06-8125-8. A heat and moisture condenser (artificial nose) is a device intended to be positioned over a tracheotomy (a surgically created opening in the throat) or tracheal tube (a tube inserted into the trachea) to warm and humidify gases breathed in by a patient.

Connector mount cracks which may lead to a leak failure during use and necessitate immediate replacement in the breathing circuit. If leak exists and is left untreated, patient m…

Recall #
Z-1008-2015
Affected scope
18
Initiated
December 4, 2014
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Teleflex, Inc. recalled MAQUET Servo Humidifier 163; Model No.: 01-06-8125-8, catalog no. XKC01-06-8125-8. A h… - a critical-severity action.

MAQUET Servo Humidifier 163; Model No.: 01-06-8125-8, catalog no. XKC01-06-8125-8. A h… was recalled by Teleflex, Inc. in February 18, 2015. Reason: Connector mount cracks which may lead to a leak failure during use and necessitate immediate replacement in t…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1008-2015 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Teleflex, Inc. issued this critical-severity FDA Devices recall-Connector mount cracks which may lead to a leak failure during use and necessitate immediate replacement in t….

Critical
severity level
18 units
affected scope
Class I
classification
February 18, 2015
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1008-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1008-2015) was formally reported on February 18, 2015, with the manufacturer initiating the action on December 4, 2014. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Terminated. Teleflex, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Wayne, PA. Federal records list the affected scope as 18.

The documented reason for this recall is: Connector mount cracks which may lead to a leak failure during use and necessitate immediate replacement in the breathing circuit. If leak exists and is left untreated, patient may be deprived of adequate anesthetic ga… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Distributed in the states of FL, MI, WV, and KS.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Medical Devices recalls over time

Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Critical

Affected scope

18

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

MAQUET Servo Humidifier 163; Model No.: 01-06-8125-8, catalog no. XKC01-06-8125-8. A heat and moisture condenser (artificial nose) is a device intended to be positioned over a tracheotomy (a surgically created opening in the throat) or tracheal tube (a tube inserted into the trachea) to warm and humidify gases breathed in by a patient.

Reason for recall

Connector mount cracks which may lead to a leak failure during use and necessitate immediate replacement in the breathing circuit. If leak exists and is left untreated, patient may be deprived of adequate anesthetic gases over a period of time and serious adverse health consequences may occur.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Critical (Class I)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-1008-2015
Date reported February 18, 2015
Date initiated December 4, 2014
Recalling firm Teleflex, Inc.
Firm location Wayne, PA
Affected scope 18
Distribution Distributed in the states of FL, MI, WV, and KS.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

18 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

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  • This is a Class I (high-risk) recall, stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Devices record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
MAQUET Servo Humidifier 163; Model No.: 01-06-8125-8, catalog no. XKC01-06-8125-8. A heat and moisture condenser (artificial nose) is a device intended to be positioned over a tracheotomy (a surgically created opening in the throat) or tracheal tube (a tube inserted into the trachea) to warm and humidify gases breathed in by a patient.. Recalled by Teleflex, Inc.. Units affected: 18.
Why was this product recalled?
Connector mount cracks which may lead to a leak failure during use and necessitate immediate replacement in the breathing circuit. If leak exists and is left untreated, patient may be deprived of adequate anesthetic gases over a period of time and serious adverse health consequences may occur.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on February 18, 2015. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-1008-2015.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Distributed in the states of FL, MI, WV, and KS..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-1008-2015) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Devices, reported February 18, 2015. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.