The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-0019-2013·Announced 2012-10-17

Accutron Recalls Flowmeter Packages for Incorrect Gas Function

Accutron is recalling 220 Flowmeter packages used in analgesia gas machines because they may function incorrectly when nitrous gas flows without oxygen.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which meets the rubric criteria for a Critical severity score.

Plain-English summary

Accutron Inc is recalling 220 units of the CM Flowmeter Pkg H, Model #36700, Serial #13749. These products are used in Conscious Sedation Unit Analgesia Gas Machines. The recall was initiated because the flowmeter functions in an incorrect manner when it flows Nitrous Gas without Oxygen gas being turned on.

The affected products were distributed nationwide in the United States. The recall is classified as Class I by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The source text does not specify a lot number, specific distribution dates, or the number of reported injuries or illnesses.

Consumers and healthcare facilities should stop using the affected flowmeter packages immediately. Users should contact Accutron Inc for further instructions on how to return or replace the devices.

The recalled product

Product
CM Flowmeter Pkg H, Model #36700, Serial # 13749 Product Usage: Conscious Sedation Unit Analgesia Gas Machine.
Manufacturer
Accutron Inc
Affected units
220

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Lot # 75285

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Accutron Inc under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 4 products in this recall →