Severity
Critical
FDA Devices recall · Reported July 24, 2019
Reported complaints of cracks being observed, prior to use, on swivel wye adaptors of the Neonatal ConchaSmart Breathing Circuit.
Teleflex Medical recalled Teleflex HUDSON RDI NEONATAL ConchaSmart Breathing Circuit with Dual Heated Limb and Conc… - a critical-severity action.
Teleflex HUDSON RDI NEONATAL ConchaSmart Breathing Circuit with Dual Heated Limb and Conc… was recalled by Teleflex Medical in July 24, 2019. Reason: Reported complaints of cracks being observed, prior to use, on swivel wye adaptors of the Neonatal ConchaSmar…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1912-2019 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Teleflex Medical issued this critical-severity FDA Devices recall-Reported complaints of cracks being observed, prior to use, on swivel wye adaptors of the Neonatal ConchaSmar….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1912-2019 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1912-2019) was formally reported on July 24, 2019, with the manufacturer initiating the action on May 10, 2019. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Terminated. Teleflex Medical is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Morrisville, NC. Federal records list the affected scope as 20 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: Reported complaints of cracks being observed, prior to use, on swivel wye adaptors of the Neonatal ConchaSmart Breathing Circuit. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US Nationwide Distribution in the states of AL, TX. 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.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
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Severity
Critical
Affected scope
20 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Teleflex HUDSON RDI NEONATAL ConchaSmart Breathing Circuit with Dual Heated Limb and ConchaSmart Column: a) REF 870-07KIT b) REF 870-09KIT Product Usage: The Neonatal ConchaSmart breathing circuits are intended to deliver humidified breathing gases for administration to an infant/neonate patient. These gases may be delivered by nasal prongs using the CareFusion Infant Flow system and the single limb circuit, or through bypassing upper airways, for example through the use of an endotracheal tube with the dual limb configuration.
Reported complaints of cracks being observed, prior to use, on swivel wye adaptors of the Neonatal ConchaSmart Breathing Circuit.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Critical (Class I) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1912-2019 |
| Date reported | July 24, 2019 |
| Date initiated | May 10, 2019 |
| Recalling firm | Teleflex Medical |
| Firm location | Morrisville, NC |
| Affected scope | 20 units |
| Distribution | US Nationwide Distribution in the states of AL, TX |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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