PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Oxygen Masks, Elongated (under chin), Adult Med Conc., No Tubing, Product Code 104-E;

Reported: June 14, 2017 Initiated: May 10, 2017 #Z-2228-2017

Product Description

Oxygen Masks, Elongated (under chin), Adult Med Conc., No Tubing, Product Code 104-E;

Reason for Recall

Reports of tubing detaching from oxygen masks either prior to use (in packaging) or during use were made by different end users and for different batches. The failures were caused by an improper solvent bond between the oxygen tubing and the oxygen mask connector. While the defect affects less than 2% of recalled product, there is a potential for harm when oxygen supply to the user is disrupted.

Details

Recalling Firm
ConvaTec, Inc
Units Affected
816,709
Distribution
CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, MO, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, RI, VA , Puerto Rico, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Columbia, Czech, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Malaysia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and Vietnam
Location
Greensboro, NC

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Oxygen Masks, Elongated (under chin), Adult Med Conc., No Tubing, Product Code 104-E;. Recalled by ConvaTec, Inc. Units affected: 816,709.
Why was this product recalled?
Reports of tubing detaching from oxygen masks either prior to use (in packaging) or during use were made by different end users and for different batches. The failures were caused by an improper solvent bond between the oxygen tubing and the oxygen mask connector. While the defect affects less than 2% of recalled product, there is a potential for harm when oxygen supply to the user is disrupted.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 14, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2228-2017.