Vital Signs Anesthesia Circuits Recalled Due to Occlusion Risk

Plain-English summary

Vital Signs Colorado Inc. is recalling Vital Signs Anesthesia Circuits, which include ventilator, anesthesia, and CPAP circuits. These devices are intended to serve as interfaces between patients and ventilators, administer medical gases during anesthesia, or increase airway pressure.

The recall is due to an internal inspection error that may result in a blue port cap being inadvertently attached to the circuit. If a circuit in use is occluded by this cap, it will cause an occlusion of gas flow.

The recall covers 1,827,920 units distributed in the United States (including Puerto Rico) and 504,760 units distributed internationally to numerous countries. Affected products include various part numbers listed in the recall documentation. Users should check their devices for the presence of the blue port cap and contact the manufacturer for instructions.

The recalled product

Product

Vital Signs Anesthesia Circuits The Ventilator Circuit is intended for use as an interface between a ventilator dependent patient and a ventilator. The Anesthesia Circuit is intended to administer medical gases to a patient during anesthesia. The CPAP Circuit is intended to in

Manufacturer

Vital Signs Colorado Inc.

Category

Medical Device — Anesthesia and Ventilator Circuits

Hazard

• gas-flow-occlusion
• manufacturing-defect

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