The Recall Desk

Hazard

Airway Compromise recalls

56 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
56
Critical
2
Severe
17
Most recent
2024-09-04

Of the 56 airway compromise recalls we have scored against our rubric, 2 (4%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 17 (30%) are Severe.

About this hazard tag

Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all airway compromise recalls regardless of agency”, “all listeria recalls in California”, “all airbag recalls in 2025”. The tags are extracted from each recall’s source text during the LLM rewrite step and validated against a fixed schema.

A recall can carry multiple tags — a Listeria recall might also be tagged ready-to-eat and undeclared-allergen. Use the full-text search if you want to combine hazard tags with brand or category filters.

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  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2517-2015·2015-09-09

    Halyard Health Recalls KimVent Multi-Access Port Replacement Catheters

    Halyard Health is recalling KimVent Multi-Access Port Replacement Catheters because the thumb valve may remain partially open after suctioning, potentially compromising the closed suction system.

    Product
    KimVent* Multi-Access Port Replacement Catheter for Adults,Tracheostomy, 14 F (Product Code 2401453-5) A tracheobronchial suction catheter is a device that is attached to a port of the airway circuit for use as needed to aspirate liquids or semisolids from a patient's upper airw
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2495-2015·2015-09-09

    Halyard Health Recalls KimVent Closed Suction Systems Due to Valve Defect

    Halyard Health is recalling specific KimVent Closed Suction Systems because the thumb valve may remain partially open after suctioning, compromising the device's intended function.

    Product
    KimVent* Wet Pak* Closed Suction System for Adults, 14 F, T-Piece (Product Code 22056); KimVent* Wet Pak* Closed Suction System for Adults, 16 F, T-Piece (Product Code 22556); KimVent* Wet Pak* Closed Suction System for Adults, 14 F, T-Piece (Product Code 22012356) A tracheobron
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2504-2015·2015-09-09

    Halyard KimVent Closed Suction System Thumb Valve Recall

    Halyard Health is recalling KimVent Closed Suction Systems because the thumb valve may remain partially open after suctioning, even when it appears locked.

    Product
    KimVent* Closed Suction System for Adults, 14 F, Elbow, D-Tip (Product Code 2219) A tracheobronchial suction catheter is a device that is attached to a port of the airway circuit for use as needed to aspirate liquids or semisolids from a patient's upper airway.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2493-2015·2015-09-09

    Halyard KimVent Closed Suction System Recalled Due to Valve Malfunction

    Halyard Health is recalling KimVent Closed Suction Systems because the thumb valve may remain partially open after suctioning, potentially compromising airway protection.

    Product
    KimVent* Closed Suction System for Adults, 14 F, T-Piece, MDI (Product Code 8308) A tracheobronchial suction catheter is a device that is attached to a port of the airway circuit for use as needed to aspirate liquids or semisolids from a patient's upper airway.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2521-2015·2015-09-09

    Halyard Health Recalls KimVent Closed Suction Systems Due to Valve Defect

    Halyard Health is recalling KimVent Closed Suction Systems for neonates and pediatrics because the thumb valve may remain partially open after suctioning, despite appearing closed.

    Product
    KimVent* Closed Suction System for Neonates/Pediatrics, 5 F, Manifold (Product Code 201) A tracheobronchial suction catheter is a device that is attached to a port of the airway circuit for use as needed to aspirate liquids or semisolids from a patient's upper airway.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2492-2015·2015-09-09

    Halyard Recalls KimVent Closed Suction Systems Due to Valve Defect

    Halyard Health is recalling KimVent Closed Suction Systems because the thumb valve may remain partially open after use, potentially compromising the closed system.

    Product
    KimVent* Closed Suction System for Adults, 12 F, T-Piece (Product Code 2155); KimVent* Closed Suction System for Adults, 14 F, T-Piece (Product Code 2205, 8169, 8248, 22015, 22025, 220125, 220135) A tracheobronchial suction catheter is a device that is attached to a port of t
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2506-2015·2015-09-09

    Halyard KimVent Closed Suction System Thumb Valve Recall

    Halyard Health is recalling KimVent Closed Suction Systems because the thumb valve may remain partially open after suctioning, even when it appears locked.

    Product
    KimVent* Closed Suction System for Adults, 14 F, DSE (Product Code 2210); KimVent* Closed Suction System for Adults, 12 F, DSE (Product 21603); KimVent* Closed Suction System for Adults, 14 F, DSE (Product Code 22103); KimVent* Closed Suction System for Adults, 14 F, DSE (Product
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2513-2015·2015-09-09

    Halyard KimVent Closed Suction Systems Recalled Due to Valve Defect

    Halyard Health is recalling KimVent Closed Suction Systems because the thumb valve may remain partially open after suctioning, even when it appears locked.

    Product
    KimVent* Closed Suction Systems for Adults, 14 F, Qwik Clip (Product Code 2273) A tracheobronchial suction catheter is a device that is attached to a port of the airway circuit for use as needed to aspirate liquids or semisolids from a patient's upper airway.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2498-2015·2015-09-09

    Halyard KimVent Closed Suction System Thumb Valve Recall

    Halyard Health is recalling KimVent Closed Suction Systems because the thumb valve may remain partially open after suctioning, potentially compromising the closed system.

    Product
    KimVent* Turbo-Cleaning Closed Suction System for Adults, 10 F, T-Piece (Product Code 227105) A tracheobronchial suction catheter is a device that is attached to a port of the airway circuit for use as needed to aspirate liquids or semisolids from a patient's upper airway.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2510-2015·2015-09-09

    Halyard Health Recalls NovaPlus Trach Care Closed Suction Systems

    Halyard Health is recalling specific NovaPlus Trach Care Closed Suction Systems because the thumb valve may remain partially open after suctioning, potentially compromising airway safety.

    Product
    NovaPlus Trach Care* Closed Suction System for Adults, Double Swivel Elbow, Directional Tip, 14F (Product Code 2V22109) A tracheobronchial suction catheter is a device that is attached to a port of the airway circuit for use as needed to aspirate liquids or semisolids from a pat
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2523-2015·2015-09-09

    Halyard KimVent Pediatric Closed Suction System Thumb Valve Defect Recall

    Halyard Health is recalling KimVent Wet Pak Closed Suction Systems for pediatrics because the thumb valve may remain partially open after use, potentially compromising airway safety.

    Product
    KimVent* Wet Pak* Closed Suction System for Pediatrics, 10 F, Y Adapter (Product Code 8281) A tracheobronchial suction catheter is a device that is attached to a port of the airway circuit for use as needed to aspirate liquids or semisolids from a patient's upper airway.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2514-2015·2015-09-09

    Halyard KimVent Closed Suction System Thumb Valve Recall

    Halyard Health is recalling KimVent Turbo-Cleaning Closed Suction Systems because the thumb valve may remain partially open after suctioning, potentially compromising the closed system.

    Product
    KimVent* Turbo-Cleaning Closed Suction System for Adults, 14 F, T-Piece (Product Code 22705); KimVent* Turbo-Cleaning Closed Suction System for Adults, 14 F, T-Piece (Product Code 2270135) A tracheobronchial suction catheter is a device that is attached to a port of the airway
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2497-2015·2015-09-09

    Halyard KimVent Closed Suction System Thumb Valve Recall

    Halyard Health is recalling KimVent Closed Suction Systems because the thumb valve may remain partially open after suctioning, potentially compromising the closed system.

    Product
    KimVent* Closed Suction System for Adults, 12 F, T-Piece,12 in Tracheostomy (Product Code 215135); KimVent* Closed Suction System for Adults, 12 F, T-Piece, 12 in Trach (Product Code 21513511) A tracheobronchial suction catheter is a device that is attached to a port of the air
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2508-2015·2015-09-09

    Halyard KimVent Closed Suction System Recall for Valve Defect

    Halyard Health is recalling KimVent Closed Suction Systems because the thumb valve may remain partially open after suctioning, even when it appears locked.

    Product
    KimVent* Closed Suction System for Adults, 14 F, DSE, MDI (Product Code 22108); KimVent* Closed Suction System for Adults, 14 F, DSE, MDI (Product Code 221038) A tracheobronchial suction catheter is a device that is attached to a port of the airway circuit for use as needed to a
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2499-2015·2015-09-09

    Halyard Recalls KimVent Closed Suction Systems Due to Valve Malfunction

    Halyard Health is recalling KimVent Closed Suction Systems because the thumb valve may remain partially open after suctioning, despite appearing locked.

    Product
    KimVent* Closed Suction System for Adults, 14 F, MDI, T-Piece, 12 in Tracheostomy (Product Code 2201358); KimVent* Closed Suction System for Adults, 14 F, MDI, T-Piece (Produce Code 2201258) A tracheobronchial suction catheter is a device that is attached to a port of the airway
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2511-2015·2015-09-09

    Halyard NovaPlus Trach Care Closed Suction System Thumb Valve Recall

    Halyard Health is recalling NovaPlus Trach Care Closed Suction Systems because the thumb valve may remain partially open after suctioning, potentially compromising the closed system.

    Product
    NovaPlus Trach Care* Closed Suction System for Adults, Double Swivel Elbow, 14F (Product Code 2V2210) A tracheobronchial suction catheter is a device that is attached to a port of the airway circuit for use as needed to aspirate liquids or semisolids from a patient's upper airwa
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2502-2015·2015-09-09

    Halyard Health Recalls NovaPlus Trach Care Closed Suction Systems

    Halyard Health is recalling specific NovaPlus Trach Care Closed Suction Systems because the thumb valve may remain partially open after use, potentially compromising airway protection.

    Product
    NovaPlus Trach Care* Closed Suction System for Adults, T-Piece, Directional Tip, 14F (Product Code 2V22059) A tracheobronchial suction catheter is a device that is attached to a port of the airway circuit for use as needed to aspirate liquids or semisolids from a patient's upper
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2520-2015·2015-09-09

    Halyard Recalls KimVent Closed Suction Systems Due to Valve Malfunction

    Halyard Health is recalling KimVent Closed Suction Systems for neonates and pediatrics because the thumb valve may remain partially open after suctioning.

    Product
    KimVent* Closed Suction System for Neonates/Pediatrics, 5 F, Y-Adapter (Product Code 195); KimVent* Closed Suction System for Neonates/Pediatrics, 6 F, Y-Adapter (Product Code 196); KimVent* Closed Suction System for Neonates/Pediatrics, 7 F, Y-Adapter (Product Code 197); KimVent
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2501-2015·2015-09-09

    Halyard Health Recalls NovaPlus Trach Care Closed Suction Systems

    Halyard Health is recalling specific NovaPlus Trach Care Closed Suction Systems because the thumb valve may remain partially open after suctioning, potentially compromising airway protection.

    Product
    NovaPlus Trach Care* Closed Suction System for Adults, Clear T-Piece  MDI Adapter, 14F (Product Code 2V220158) A tracheobronchial suction catheter is a device that is attached to a port of the airway circuit for use as needed to aspirate liquids or semisolids from a patient's u
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2503-2015·2015-09-09

    Halyard KimVent Closed Suction System Thumb Valve Recall

    Halyard Health is recalling KimVent Closed Suction Systems because the thumb valve may remain partially open after suctioning, despite appearing closed.

    Product
    KimVent* Closed Suction System for Adults, 12 F, Elbow (Product Code 216); KimVent* Closed Suction KimVent* Closed Suction System for Adults, 14 F, Elbow (Product Code 221); KimVent* Closed Suction System for Adults, 14 F, Elbow (Product Code 22113) A tracheobronchial suction c
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2522-2015·2015-09-09

    Halyard KimVent Closed Suction Systems Recalled Due to Valve Malfunction

    Halyard Health is recalling KimVent Closed Suction Systems because the thumb valve may remain partially open after suctioning, potentially compromising the closed system.

    Product
    KimVent* Closed Suction System for Neonates/Pediatrics, 6 F, Elbow (Product Code 206); KimVent* Closed Suction System for Neonates/Pediatrics, 8 F, Elbow (Product Code 208); KimVent* Closed Suction System for Pediatrics, 10 F, Elbow (Product Code 210); KimVent* Closed Suction Sys
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2500-2015·2015-09-09

    Halyard Recalls NovaPlus Trach Care Closed Suction Systems Due to Valve Defect

    Halyard Health is recalling specific NovaPlus Trach Care Closed Suction Systems because the thumb valve may remain partially open after suctioning, potentially compromising airway protection.

    Product
    NovaPlus Trach Care* Closed Suction System for Adults, T-Piece, 14F (Product Code 2V220135); NovaPlus Trach Care* Closed Suction System for Adults, Clear T-Piece, 14F (Product Code 2V2205) A tracheobronchial suction catheter is a device that is attached to a port of the airway c
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2516-2015·2015-09-09

    Halyard KimVent Closed Suction System Thumb Valve Recall

    Halyard Health is recalling KimVent Multi-Access Port Closed Suction Systems because the thumb valve may remain partially open after suctioning, despite appearing closed.

    Product
    KimVent* Multi-Access Port Closed Suction System for Adults, Endotracheal, DSY, 14 F (Product Code 24014-5) A tracheobronchial suction catheter is a device that is attached to a port of the airway circuit for use as needed to aspirate liquids or semisolids from a patient's upper
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2519-2015·2015-09-09

    Halyard KimVent Suction Catheter Thumb Valve Recall

    Halyard Health is recalling KimVent Multi-Access Port Replacement Catheters because the thumb valve may remain partially open after suctioning, compromising the closed suction system.

    Product
    KimVent* Multi-Access Port Replacement Catheter for Adults, Endotracheal,16 F (Product Code 240165-5) A tracheobronchial suction catheter is a device that is attached to a port of the airway circuit for use as needed to aspirate liquids or semisolids from a patient's upper air
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0867-2015·2014-12-31

    Halyard Health Recalls KimVent Microcuff Endotracheal Tubes Due to Detachment Risk

    Halyard Health is recalling KimVent Microcuff Endotracheal Tubes because the cuff inflation line may detach during use, potentially compromising airway management.

    Product
    KimVent Microcuff Subglottic Suctioning, Endotracheal Tube, 8.0 mm, Distributed by Kimberly Clark Global Sales, LLC. Used for airway management by oral intubation of the trachea and for removal of secretions that accumulate in the subglottic space.
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    Medical Device
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    Distributed nationwide