Westmed recalls two types of flex extenders due to connector issues that may cause leaks or disconnections, risking serious injury or death during medical use.
Due to connector within the circuit flex extender not meeting specifications resulting in a low connection force and as a result, the connector may leak or disconnect and may cause life threating conditions or death.
Westmed is recalling two specific flex extenders used in medical breathing circuits because their connectors might leak or disconnect, potentially causing life-threatening conditions. This is serious for patients using these devices during medical procedures.
The flex extenders have a connector that doesn't meet safety specifications, leading to low connection force. This can cause the connector to leak or disconnect during use, which may result in life-threatening conditions or death.
Patients using these flex extenders during medical procedures, particularly those with breathing tubes or masks, are at risk of serious injury or death if the connector disconnects.
Check for the model numbers S6411P or 7 5132 on the flex extenders. These are non-invasive, single-use plastic tubes used in medical breathing circuits. They were sold with specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
Immediately stop using the recalled flex extenders as they may disconnect or leak during medical procedures, causing serious injury or death.
The recalled flex extenders have model numbers S6411P and 7 5132.
The connectors in these flex extenders do not meet safety specifications, which can cause leaks or disconnections during medical use, risking serious injury or death.
Yes, the recall lists specific lot numbers for each model, including 0004294660 and others for S6411P, and multiple lot numbers for 7 5132.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Westmed to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0263-2025 — Westmed Westmed Hello, I own a Westmed that is covered by recall Z-0263-2025 from Westmed. 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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