CareFusion AirLife Heated Infant Breathing Circuit Product Usage: Respiratory breathing circuits are used with a ventilator when mechanical ventilation is administered to a patient.

The CareFusion AirLife Heated Infant Breathing Circuit is being recalled due to a regulatory compliance risk involving a material change. The changes to the gas pathway may potent…

Recall #: Z-2689-2014
Affected scope: Approximately 318,280 devices
Initiated: July 31, 2014

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Carefusion 2200 Inc recalled CareFusion AirLife Heated Infant Breathing Circuit Product Usage: Respiratory breathi… - a moderate-severity action.

CareFusion AirLife Heated Infant Breathing Circuit Product Usage: Respiratory breathi… was recalled by Carefusion 2200 Inc in October 1, 2014. Reason: The CareFusion AirLife Heated Infant Breathing Circuit is being recalled due to a regulatory compliance risk …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2689-2014 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Carefusion 2200 Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The CareFusion AirLife Heated Infant Breathing Circuit is being recalled due to a regulatory compliance risk ….

Moderate
severity level: Class II
classification: October 1, 2014
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2689-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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, 6 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 agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

CareFusion AirLife Heated Infant Breathing Circuit Product Usage: Respiratory breathing circuits are used with a ventilator when mechanical ventilation is administered to a patient.

Reason for recall

The CareFusion AirLife Heated Infant Breathing Circuit is being recalled due to a regulatory compliance risk involving a material change. The changes to the gas pathway may potentially impact the safety of the device and quality of the gas condensates to the patient.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Moderate (Class II)
Status	Terminated
Recall number	Z-2689-2014
Date reported	October 1, 2014
Date initiated	July 31, 2014
Recalling firm	Carefusion 2200 Inc
Firm location	Vernon Hills, IL
Affected scope	Approximately 318,280 devices
Distribution	Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of AZ, CA, FL, IL, KY, LA, MI, MO, NE, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, TN, TX, UT including Puerto Rico and the countries of Canada, China, Kuwait, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and Switzerland.

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

What to do with this recall

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What product was recalled? ▼

CareFusion AirLife Heated Infant Breathing Circuit Product Usage: Respiratory breathing circuits are used with a ventilator when mechanical ventilation is administered to a patient.. Recalled by Carefusion 2200 Inc. Units affected: Approximately 318,280 devices.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 1, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2689-2014.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of AZ, CA, FL, IL, KY, LA, MI, MO, NE, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, TN, TX, UT including Puerto Rico and the countries of Canada, China, Kuwait, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and Switzerland..

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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