Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported September 9, 2015
The thumb valve of some KIMVENT Closed Suction Systems remained partially open after suctioning was completed, even though the valve appeared to be closed or in the "LOCKED" posit…
Halyard Health, Inc recalled NovaPlus Trach Care* Closed Suction System for Adults, Double Swivel Elbow, Directional T… - a moderate-severity action.
NovaPlus Trach Care* Closed Suction System for Adults, Double Swivel Elbow, Directional T… was recalled by Halyard Health, Inc in September 9, 2015. Reason: The thumb valve of some KIMVENT Closed Suction Systems remained partially open after suctioning was completed…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2510-2015 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Halyard Health, Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The thumb valve of some KIMVENT Closed Suction Systems remained partially open after suctioning was completed….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2510-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2510-2015) was formally reported on September 9, 2015, with the manufacturer initiating the action on July 29, 2015. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Halyard Health, Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Alpharetta, GA. Federal records list the affected scope as N/A.
The documented reason for this recall is: The thumb valve of some KIMVENT Closed Suction Systems remained partially open after suctioning was completed, even though the valve appeared to be closed or in the "LOCKED" position. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide and Puerto Rico and Internationally to Canada. 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
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
N/A
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
NovaPlus Trach Care* Closed Suction System for Adults, Double Swivel Elbow, Directional Tip, 14F (Product Code 2V22109) A tracheobronchial suction catheter is a device that is attached to a port of the airway circuit for use as needed to aspirate liquids or semisolids from a patient's upper airway.
The thumb valve of some KIMVENT Closed Suction Systems remained partially open after suctioning was completed, even though the valve appeared to be closed or in the "LOCKED" position.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2510-2015 |
| Date reported | September 9, 2015 |
| Date initiated | July 29, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | Halyard Health, Inc |
| Firm location | Alpharetta, GA |
| Affected scope | N/A |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide and Puerto Rico and Internationally to Canada |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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