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.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: This product is classified by the FDA as Class I, which requires a minimum severity score of 4 (Severe). The potential for manifold cracking and resulting respiratory circuit leaks poses serious risks of inadequate ventilation in vulnerable neonatal and pediatric patients.
Plain-English summary
Avanos Medical, Inc. is recalling the BALLARD ACCESS Closed Suction System for Neonates/Pediatrics, Y-Manifold. This recall affects 780 units. All affected lots are included: B30511, B30611, B30711, B30811, and B31011.
The recalled product's manifold may crack during use. When the manifold cracks, it can cause leaks in the respiratory circuit, potentially resulting in patients receiving inadequate ventilation. For neonatal and pediatric patients, inadequate ventilation presents serious health risks.
Healthcare facilities and providers currently using this product should discontinue use immediately and contact Avanos Medical, Inc. for instructions on obtaining replacement units.
The recalled product
- Product
- BALLARD ACCESS Closed Suction System for Neonates/Pediatrics, Y-Manifold.
- Manufacturer
- Avanos Medical, Inc.
- Hazard
- manifold-crack
- respiratory-leak
- inadequate-ventilation
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 (5)
- All lots are affected. Stock Code (Lot Number): B30511 (20098360)
- B30611 (20098361)
- B30711 (20097200)
- B30811 (20098362)
- B31011 (20098363).
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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