Lower risk Medical device recall · FDA · Published August 7, 2019

Intersurgical Superset Airway Connector Recall: Port Crack Risk

Intersurgical recalls specific Superset airway connectors due to potential port cracks that could leak. Affected units include lot numbers 2180531, 2181808, 2182241, 2182533.

Plain-English summary generated from official FDA data by GovInfoNow · Published by Carlos Caban · How we make summaries

🇺🇸 FDA recall #Z-0786-2020Medical device Intersurgical ›

Lower-risk recall

The port may crack in the swivel elbow where the flip cap is inserted, and these cracks could possibly leak if they reach a significant size.

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Recalling firmIntersurgical Inc6757 Kinne St · East Syracuse, NY 13057-1215

✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer

Intersurgical is recalling certain Superset airway connectors that may crack in the swivel elbow area, potentially causing leaks. This could lead to airway issues during medical procedures if not addressed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/67246-intersurgical-superset-airway-connector-recall-port-crack-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/67246-intersurgical-superset-airway-connector-recall-port-crack-risk · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0786-2020

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“Intersurgical Superset Airway Connector Recall: Port Crack Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/67246-intersurgical-superset-airway-connector-recall-port-crack-risk. Based on FDA recall #Z-0786-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0786-2020%22&limit=1).

The FDA announced on 2019-08-07 that Intersurgical Inc voluntarily recalled Superset airway connectors due to potential cracking and leakage hazards. The recall affects approximately 19,200 pieces distributed nationwide.

How to tell if you have it

Brand: Intersurgical
Product: Superset with 22MM ID, Double Swivel Elbow 22MM OD/15MM ID and Bronchoscopy Port
REF: 3503031
Lot numbers: 2180531, 2181808, 2182241, 2182533

The hazard

According to the FDA, the port may crack in the swivel elbow where the flip cap is inserted. These cracks could possibly leak if they reach a significant size.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Intersurgical Inc has 6 other recalls on record since 2018-04-25. Other recent recalls of similar products include Draeger ErgoStar CM 60 Airway Connector Recall (2025-11-10), Draeger ErgoStar CM 40 Airway Connector Recall (2025-11-10), and Draeger ErgoStar CM : Airway Connector Cracks Risk Patient Injury (2025-11-10).

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the product name 'Superset' with 22MM ID, Double Swivel Elbow 22MM OD/15MM ID and Bronchoscopy Port, REF 3503031. Affected units have lot numbers 2180531, 2181808, 2182241, or 2182533.

Brand
Intersurgical
Category
Medical device

FDA recall event · 4 products

All 4 products in this recall

FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.

Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Distribution
US Nationwide

Recall number	Product, codes & lots	Quantity
Z-0784-2020	Double Swivel Elbow with Bronchoscopy Port 15MM OD, 22MM OD/15MM ID, REF 1898000. Airway connector.; Lot numbers: 2181793, 2182007, 2182830, 2183105, 2183345(3183345), 2190034, 2190139, 2191204, 2191327	115,200 pieces
Z-0785-2020	Double Swivel Elbow with Bronchoscopy Port 15MM OD, 22MM OD/15MM ID, REF 1996030. Airway connector.; Lot numbers: 2180448, 2180742, 2181001	46,450 pieces
Z-0786-2020	Superset with 22MM ID, Double Swivel Elbow 22MM OD/15MM ID and Bronchoscopy Port, REF 3503031. Airway connector.; Lot numbers: 2180531, 2181808, 2182241, 2182533	19,200 pieces
Z-0787-2020	Superset with 22MM ID, Double Swivel Elbow 22MM OD/15MM ID and Bronchoscopy Port, REF 3521000. Airway connector.; Lot numbers: 2182536, 2182852, 2183161, 2190350, 2190531, 2190617, 2191025, 2191591	50,400 pieces

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Product Details
Identify the lot number on the connector to determine if it is affected (2180531, 2181808, 2182241, or 2182533).

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed nationwide.

FDA distribution: “US Nationwide” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

Distributed nationwide.

Recall timeline

FDA terminated this recall 16 months after the firm started it.

Aug 7, 2019Firm started the recall
Jan 8, 2020FDA classified it Class II
Jan 15, 2020Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dec 15, 2020FDA terminated the recall

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

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<a href="https://govinfonow.com/recall/67246-intersurgical-superset-airway-connector-recall-port-crack-risk">Intersurgical Superset Airway Connector Recall: Port Crack Risk (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-0786-2020 (August 7, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0786-2020 to see it in context.
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