Stop using now Medical device recall · FDA · Published September 27, 2024

Westmed Flex Extenders Recall: Risk of life-threatening disconnection

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.

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🇺🇸 FDA recall #Z-0263-2025Medical device Westmed ›

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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.

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Recalling firmWestmed, Inc.5580 S Nogales Hwy Ste 170 · Tucson, AZ 85706-3333

✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer

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. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/53850-westmed-flex-extenders-recall-risk-of-life-threatening-disconnection.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/53850-westmed-flex-extenders-recall-risk-of-life-threatening-disconnection · Updated August 18, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0263-2025

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“Westmed Flex Extenders Recall: Risk of life-threatening disconnection.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/53850-westmed-flex-extenders-recall-risk-of-life-threatening-disconnection. Based on FDA recall #Z-0263-2025 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0263-2025%22&limit=1).

The FDA announced on Sept. 27, 2024, that Westmed, Inc. is recalling Flex Extenders due to connector specifications that may cause leaks or disconnections, posing life-threatening conditions or death. Owners should contact the company for a remedy.

How to tell if you have it

Brand: Westmed
Product: Flex Extenders, 5.2" x 15mm OD x 15mm ID REF S6411P
Product: Flex Extender, 5.2" x 15mm OD x 22/15mm ID REF 7 5132
Catalog Number: S6411P
Lot Numbers: 0004294660, 0004289136, 0004291318, 0004295361
Catalog Number: 7 5132
Lot Numbers: 0004289133, 0004289134, 0004289135, 0004289735, 0004289736, 0004289737, 0004290327, 0004290328, 0004291315, 0004291316, 0004291317, 0004291790, 0004291791, 0004292272, 0004292273, 0004292275, 0004292717, 0004293127, 0004294432, 0004294433, 0004295069, 0004295358, 0004295458
Units affected: 50,050

The hazard

The connector within the circuit flex extender does not meet specifications, resulting in low connection force. This may cause the connector to leak or disconnect, potentially causing life-threatening conditions or death.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Westmed, Inc. has two other recalls on record since Jan. 15, 2019. On Nov. 11, 2020, the company recalled Disposable Respiratory Masks due to loose connection risks. On Jan. 15, 2019, Westmed recalled Neo-Vent Infant Resuscitation Circuits because of 15mm OD connection issues. Other recent recalls of similar products include Medline Medical Kits Recall (Feb. 27, 2026), Medline Medical Convenience Kits Recall (Feb. 27, 2026), and another Medline Medical Kits Recall (Feb. 27, 2026).

How to tell if you have this one

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.

Brand
Westmed
Category
Medical device

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Stop using it now
Immediately stop using the recalled flex extenders as they may disconnect or leak during medical procedures, causing serious injury or death.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed in 29 states and D.C..

FDA distribution: “U.S.: AK, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TX, VA, VT, WA, and WV O.U.S.: N/A” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

States: Alaska, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia.

Recall timeline

FDA published this recall 40 days after the firm started it.

Sep 27, 2024Firm started the recall
Oct 30, 2024FDA classified it Class II
Nov 6, 2024Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Questions people ask

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Are there any specific lot numbers I should check?

Yes, the recall lists specific lot numbers for each model, including 0004294660 and others for S6411P, and multiple lot numbers for 7 5132.

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Link to this recall

<a href="https://govinfonow.com/recall/53850-westmed-flex-extenders-recall-risk-of-life-threatening-disconnection">Westmed Flex Extenders Recall: Risk of life-threatening disconnection (GovInfoNow)</a>

Where this comes from

The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0263-2025 (September 27, 2024) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0263-2025 to see it in context.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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