Medline recalls specific neonatal breathing circuits due to potential overheating that could cause infant breathing problems. Affected models include HUD78001KIT to HUD88017KIT kits. Stop using immediately if you own these products.
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 overheat and cause infant breathing issues. These circuits can lead to airway blockages, breathing difficulties, or other serious complications if the heating wire fails.
The heated wire connector in these circuits can overheat, causing discoloration, melting, smoke, or burning smells. This overheating may lead to airway blockages, breathing difficulties, or other serious complications for infants.
Healthcare providers using these breathing circuits with infants or newborns are most at risk. Parents or caregivers who have these specific Medline breathing circuit kits should check if they own them.
Look for Medline breathing circuits labeled with product numbers HUD78001KIT through HUD88017KIT. These kits have specific Teleflex SKUs and UDI/DI codes listed in the recall notice.
If you have any of the recalled Medline breathing circuits with product numbers HUD78001KIT to HUD88017KIT, stop using them right away.
The affected circuits have Medline product numbers HUD78001KIT through HUD88017KIT, including specific Teleflex SKUs and UDI/DI codes listed in the recall notice.
Stop using the circuits immediately and contact Medline for further instructions.
Yes, the overheating can cause airway blockages, breathing difficulties, or other serious complications for infants.
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Subject: Recall Z-2993-2026 — Medline Medline Hello, I own a Medline that is covered by recall Z-2993-2026 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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