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BALLARD ACCESS Closed Suction System for Neonates/Pediatrics, Y-Manifold.

FDA device recall Z-1189-2023 · posted 2023-03-13 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Avanos Medical, Inc.
Reason for recall
Potential for product manifold to crack during use on patients, possibly causing leaks in the respiratory circuit and can lead to the patient receiving inadequate ventilation.
Action taken
Avanos hand-delivered the recall notification to the single consignee on 02/03/2023. The letter instructed the customer to discontinue use of and quarantine their stock of all lots of affected units and return them. Additionally, the customer was instructed to complete and return the acknowledgement form.
Root cause
Component design/selection
Status
Terminated
Product code
BSY
Quantity affected
780 units
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the state of Oklahoma.
Date initiated
2023-02-03
Date posted
2023-03-13
Date terminated
2024-09-05
Location
Alpharetta, GA

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