Medline recalls neonatal breathing circuits with potential sporadic failure causing infant respiratory issues. Discard or return affected units to avoid risks of airway obstruction and breathing complications.
Neonatal and infant heated wire breathing circuits may experience sporadic failure. The heated wire connector (pigtail) at the humidifier may exhibit discoloration, melting, smoke, burning odor, or other signs of localized thermal damage. Device failure may predispose infant to bronchospasm, inspissated secretions, and airway obstruction, as well as inadvertent positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP), circuit obstruction, or accidental lavage of pooled fluid into the airway, elevated oxygen consumption, and worsening respiratory distress.
Medline is recalling neonatal breathing circuits that may fail sporadically, risking infant breathing problems. This could lead to airway blockages, breathing difficulties, or other serious complications if not addressed.
The heated wire connector in the breathing circuit can become damaged, leading to potential failures. This may cause airway blockages, breathing difficulties, or accidental fluid entry into the airway, which can worsen an infant's condition.
Healthcare providers using neonatal breathing circuits in hospitals or clinics. Infants receiving care with these circuits are at risk of respiratory complications.
Check for the labels: HUDSON RCI, CIRCUIT, HTD, DL, NEONATE, 48 (SKU HUD78007), or similar models listed in the recall notice. These circuits were sold with specific product numbers and lot numbers from 2019.
Look for the specific labels and product numbers listed in the recall notice to identify affected units.
Reach out to Medline directly for assistance with returning or discarding the affected breathing circuits.
The recall states that these circuits may experience sporadic failure, so they are not safe to use without addressing the issue.
Contact Medline directly to return or discard the affected breathing circuits as per the recall instructions.
Check for the specific labels and product numbers listed in the recall notice, such as HUDSON RCI, CIRCUIT, HTD, DL, NEONATE, 48 (SKU HUD78007).
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medline to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2992-2026 — Medline Medline Hello, I own a Medline that is covered by recall Z-2992-2026 from Medline. 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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