PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

DeVilbiss Vacu-Aide QSU Suction Unit (Disposable Suction Container/Filter), 800 ML DISP Container, Unassembled, 800 ML DISP Container w/6' patient tubing, and 800 ML DISP Container w/6' patient tubing, assembled. DeVilbiss Vacu-Aide QSU Suction Unit (Disposable Suction Container/Filter) is used to remove fluids from the airway or respiratory support system and infectious materials from wounds. It is available for use by consumers by physician order.

Reported: October 9, 2013 Initiated: March 7, 2013 #Z-2319-2013

Product Description

DeVilbiss Vacu-Aide QSU Suction Unit (Disposable Suction Container/Filter), 800 ML DISP Container, Unassembled, 800 ML DISP Container w/6' patient tubing, and 800 ML DISP Container w/6' patient tubing, assembled. DeVilbiss Vacu-Aide QSU Suction Unit (Disposable Suction Container/Filter) is used to remove fluids from the airway or respiratory support system and infectious materials from wounds. It is available for use by consumers by physician order.

Reason for Recall

End users of the DeVilbiss Disposable Suction Container/Filter had exposed the bacterial filter cartridge to fluid, thereby occluding the filter and rendering it unusable.

Details

Recalling Firm
DeVilbiss Healthcare LLC
Units Affected
112,849
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA and the countries of Mexico and Canada.
Location
Somerset, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
DeVilbiss Vacu-Aide QSU Suction Unit (Disposable Suction Container/Filter), 800 ML DISP Container, Unassembled, 800 ML DISP Container w/6' patient tubing, and 800 ML DISP Container w/6' patient tubing, assembled. DeVilbiss Vacu-Aide QSU Suction Unit (Disposable Suction Container/Filter) is used to remove fluids from the airway or respiratory support system and infectious materials from wounds. It is available for use by consumers by physician order.. Recalled by DeVilbiss Healthcare LLC. Units affected: 112,849.
Why was this product recalled?
End users of the DeVilbiss Disposable Suction Container/Filter had exposed the bacterial filter cartridge to fluid, thereby occluding the filter and rendering it unusable.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 9, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2319-2013.