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Brand Name: AirLife Product Name: AirLife Infant Heated Wire Circuit Model/Catalog Number: AH265 Software Version: N/A P

FDA device recall Z-1698-2025 · posted 2025-05-09 · Open, Classified

Recall details

Recalling firm
Vyaire Medical
Reason for recall
Adapters may disconnect during setup or while in use, potentially interrupting ventilation. Any disconnection can result in severe consequences for neonates, including hypoxia, hypercapnia, and organ failure.
Action taken
On April 10, 2025, the firm notified customers via emailed letters titled URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL. Customers are instructed to examine their inventory for the affected lots of product. Product in inventory should be quarantined. For in-use product - 1) For affected product in use that is utilizing the adaptor connection, immediately stop use of the product. 2) For affected product in use that is not utilizing the adaptor connection, ventilator circuit may continue to be utilized. Customers were provided with additional precautions to take to ensure proper function. Customers can choose between returning or destroying affected product. Firm will provide replacement product. If you have any questions regarding this field action, please call AirLife at 1-800-433-2797, or e-mail at productquality@myairlife.com.
Root cause
Component design/selection
Status
Open, Classified
Product code
BZE
Quantity affected
3053
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Germany, Poland, Belgium, Spain, Romania, UK, Italy, Netherlands, India, Slovenia, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia.
Date initiated
2025-04-10
Date posted
2025-05-09
Location
Mettawa, IL

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