Hazard

Inadequate Ventilation recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total: 9
Critical: 1
Severe: 3
Most recent: 2026-07-08

Of the 9 inadequate ventilation recalls we have scored against our rubric, 1 (11%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 3 (33%) are Severe.

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1–9 of 9

SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2463-2026·2026-07-08
Ventilator breathing circuit sets may obstruct exhalation valve
Hamilton Medical AG is recalling coaxial breathing circuit sets used with three ventilator models because membranes may stick to the expiratory valve body, preventing proper gas exhalation and potentially causing inadequate ventilation.
Product
Breathing circuit set, coaxial: REF: 260127, 260128, 260167, 260168 used with HAMILTON-C1, HAMILTON-T1 and HAMILTON-MR1 ventilators.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-1289-2025·2025-03-19
Portex Endotracheal Tubes may deliver inadequate ventilation due to smaller diameter
Portex Endotracheal Tubes from Smiths Medical ASD, Inc. may have a smaller diameter than expected, potentially causing inadequate ventilation and patient hypoxia.
Product
Portex Endotracheal Tube, Item Codes 100/105/025 100/105/030 100/105/035 100/111/020 100/111/025 100/111/030 100/111/035 100/111/035 100/126/025 100/126/030 100/126/035 100/127/025 100/127/030 100/127/035 100/141/025 100/141/030 100/141/035
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0081-2025·2024-10-30
Anesthesia Machine Recall Due to Patient Breathing Circuit Misconnection Risk
Datex-Ohmeda Aisys anesthesia machines may allow patient breathing circuits to be incorrectly connected to the Auxiliary Common Gas Outlet, potentially affecting ventilation during anesthesia. Approximately 4,790 units worldwide are affected.
Product
Aisys. This anesthesia gas machine is intended to provide general inhalation anesthesia and ventilatory support to patients and are to be used only by medical professionals trained and qualified in the administration of general anesthesia.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1189-2023·2023-03-22
BALLARD ACCESS Closed Suction System Manifold May Crack and Leak
Avanos Medical is recalling 780 units of the BALLARD ACCESS Closed Suction System due to manifold cracking that can leak the respiratory circuit, potentially causing inadequate ventilation in neonatal and pediatric patients.
Product
BALLARD ACCESS Closed Suction System for Neonates/Pediatrics, Y-Manifold.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0607-2022·2022-02-16
GE Healthcare SIGNA MR Systems cryogenic ventilation system defect recall
GE Healthcare recalled approximately 17,228 SIGNA MR magnetic resonance imaging systems because the cryogenic ventilation systems may not meet proper venting requirements. The defect could create potential safety hazards.
Product
GE Healthcare MR superconducting magnets, a component of GE Healthcare SIGNA OpenSpeed MR System, nuclear magnetic resonance imaging system.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1562-2016·2016-05-04
GE Healthcare Aisys Anesthesia Machines Recalled for Suction Tubing Defect
GE Medical Systems is recalling Aisys and Aisys CS2 anesthesia machines because kinked vacuum suction tubing may cause inadequate airway clearance and ventilation.
Product
GE Healthcare, Aisys and Aisys CS2. Intended to provide general inhalation anesthesia and ventilator support to a wide range of patients (neonatal, pediatric, and adult).
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
26 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1965-2015·2015-07-08
Hamilton Medical Infant Flow Sensor Recalled for Inaccurate Ventilation Measurements
Hamilton Medical is recalling Infant Flow Sensors because inaccurate flow measurements may cause ventilators to decrease ventilation delivery.
Product
Hamilton Medical Infant Flow Sensor, single use, (3.1m), Part number 260179. The infant flow sensor is an accessory for the Hamilton Medical Ventilators. Product Usage: The infant flow sensor is a device to measure patient air flow and pressures within the Hamilton Medical Ve
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0709-2014·2014-01-22
King Systems Recalls Supraglottic Airway Kits Due to Incorrect Component
King Systems Corp. is recalling King LTSD Kit Size 4 supraglottic airway devices because some packages contained KLTD214 airways that lack a required gastric suction tube lumen.
Product
King Systems KLTSD414 Quantity, 5 PER CASE KING LTSD KIT SIZE 4 King LT(S)-DTM supraglottic airway Identification Part Number(s): KLTSD414 KING LTSD KIT/KIT/TROUSSE/KIT SIZE 4 Contents: 1 - KLTSD Size 4......(155 - 180cm) .. 1 - 60cc Syringe 1 - Sterile Lubri
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
2 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1900-2012·2012-07-11
CareFusion AirLife Infant Breathing Circuits Recalled for Cracking Adapter
CareFusion is recalling AirLife infant breathing circuits because a Y adapter may crack, causing a leak that reduces air delivery to ventilated patients.
Product
AirLife Isothermal Breathing Circuit, Infant Respiratory Circuit, Non-Heated; an Rx device for single patient use; CareFusion, 22745 Savi Ranch Parkway, Yorba Linda, CA 92887 USA, Made in Mexico Respiratory breathing circuits are used with a ventilator when mechanical ventilat
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide