Vyaire Medical recalls AirLife Infant Heated Wire Circuit model AH265 due to risk of disconnection during use, which can cause severe health issues in neonates. Affected units include specific lot numbers.
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.
Vyaire Medical has recalled AirLife Infant Heated Wire Circuit model AH265 because adapters may disconnect during setup or use, potentially causing life-threatening issues for neonates. This recall affects specific lot numbers of the product.
The adapters in the AirLife Infant Heated Wire Circuit can disconnect during setup or while in use. This disconnection can interrupt ventilation, leading to severe consequences like hypoxia, hypercapnia, and organ failure in neonates.
Neonates using the AirLife Infant Heated Wire Circuit model AH265 are at risk. Parents and caregivers of newborns with this device should stop using it immediately.
Check for the model number AH265 on the product label. Affected units include specific lot numbers: 0004247924, 0004247925, 0004252940, 0004252941, 0004256292, 0004256293, 0004256294, 0004256295, 0004272325, 0004272868, 0004278978, 0004279156, 0004280036, 0004285304, 0004288036, 0004289514.
Immediately stop using the AirLife Infant Heated Wire Circuit model AH265 if it is in your home.
The model number is AH265.
Affected lot numbers include 0004247924, 0004247925, 0004252940, 0004252941, 0004256292, 0004256293, 0004256294, 0004256295, 0004272325, 0004272868, 0004278978, 0004279156, 0004280036, 0004285304, 0004288036, and 0004289514.
If the adapter disconnects, it can interrupt ventilation, leading to hypoxia, hypercapnia, and organ failure in neonates.
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Subject: Recall Z-1698-2025 — AirLife AirLife Hello, I own a AirLife that is covered by recall Z-1698-2025 from AirLife. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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