Medline recalls Hudson RCI heated breathing circuits (SKU HUD78019) due to potential infant respiratory failure from sporadic heating failures. Affected units may show discoloration, melting, or burning smells. Stop using immediately to prevent serious breathing issues.
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 Hudson RCI heated breathing circuits for infants and neonates. These circuits can fail and cause breathing problems like airway obstruction or respiratory distress if they overheat.
The heated wire connector in the breathing circuit can overheat, causing melting, discoloration, smoke, or burning smells. This may lead to airway blockages, breathing difficulties, or accidental fluid entry into the airway, worsening an infant's condition.
Parents and caregivers of infants and neonates using Medline Hudson RCI heated breathing circuits. Infants are at highest risk due to their small airways and vulnerability to respiratory issues.
Check for Medline Hudson RCI breathing circuits with product number HUD78019 (Teleflex SKU 780-19). All units are affected regardless of lot code.
Discontinue use of the affected breathing circuit to prevent potential respiratory complications in infants.
The heated wire connector in the breathing circuit can overheat, causing melting, discoloration, smoke, or burning smells, which may lead to airway blockages or breathing difficulties in infants.
Look for discoloration, melting, smoke, or a burning odor from the heated wire connector at the humidifier.
The recall record does not mention a remedy or replacement option.
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Subject: Recall Z-2991-2026 — Medline Medline Hello, I own a Medline that is covered by recall Z-2991-2026 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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