Adult AirLife dual-limb, dual-heat circuit (Model AH280) with AirLife Humidification Chamber, Model Number AH290. The AH290 Humidification Chamber and Heated Breathing Circuit Kit(s) operate as part of a system for delivering health and humidified respirator gasses to patients requiring invasive and non-invasive ventilation.

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: November 29, 2014 Vyaire Medical Infusion Pumps Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
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  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Vyaire Medical
Reason for Recall:
Manufacturing error in humidification chamber may cause an overfill/overflow condition of the chamber. The may case a water back-up into the patient circuit resulting in an excessive amount of water entering the airway/lungs of the ventilated patient.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Adult AirLife dual-limb, dual-heat circuit (Model AH280) with AirLife Humidification Chamber, Model Number AH290. The AH290 Humidification Chamber and Heated Breathing Circuit Kit(s) operate as part of a system for delivering health and humidified respirator gasses to patients requiring invasive and non-invasive ventilation.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

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Official Source

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FDA Recall Number: Z-0346-2018

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