Halyard Health recalls KimVent Closed Suction System for Adults, Double Swivel Elbow, 12 Fr., Sterile, Distributed by Kimberly Clark Global Sy…

Recall date

January 16, 2015

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-1220-2015

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Halyard Health

Sold / distributed

CA, FL, IL, LA, MA, MK, MN, MS, NM, NY, OK and TX and Japan.

Why it was recalled

Defect: A hole or crack was found which may cause air to leak.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

KimVent Closed Suction System for Adults, Double Swivel Elbow, 12 Fr., Sterile, Distributed by Kimberly Clark Global Systems, LLC.