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Sideport Kit w/Oxygen Line, consisting of an adjustable sideport valve, an O2 port elbow and O2 supply tubing; Mfg. for

FDA device recall Z-0038-04 · posted 2003-10-15 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
VIASYS Med Systems
Reason for recall
The exhalation hole in the sideport relief valve may be blocked, allowing excess pressure build-up.
Action taken
VIASYS telephoned the direct accounts and sent out follow-up faxes on 9/10-11/03, informing them of the potential for a blocked exhalation hole in the sideport relief valve cap which may result in excess pressure build-up. The accounts were instructed to check their inventory for the affected catalog numbers and lots numbers, place any found on hold for return to VIASYS, and sub-recall the affected product from their customers.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
CAI
Quantity affected
1840 units
Distribution
Missouri, Texas, New York, Illinois, Kansas, California, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Arizona, Massachusetts, Maine, Oklahoma and Virginia.
Date initiated
2003-09-10
Date posted
2003-10-15
Date terminated
2004-03-24
Location
Wheeling, IL

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