The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1591-2023·Announced 2023-05-24

Vapor-Clean Anesthetic Filter Recalled Due to Manufacturing Leakage Defect

Dynasthetics LLC is recalling the Vapor-Clean anesthetic filter due to a manufacturing issue that may result in filter leakage. The defect could allow unwanted anesthetic gases to reach patients during anesthesia delivery.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II medical device recall involving a manufacturing defect that creates a risk of harm—potential leakage allowing anesthetic gases to reach patients. No illnesses or injuries have been reported, making this a theoretical risk-of-harm situation that meets the High severity threshold.

Plain-English summary

Dynasthetics LLC is recalling the Vapor-Clean anesthetic filter, Part Number 111AU (Lot 0222P). This device is used in anesthesia delivery systems to remove unwanted anesthetic gases from the patient breathing circuit and is designed to prevent anesthetic vapors from the anesthesia machine from reaching patients.

The recall was issued due to a manufacturing issue that may result in filter leakage. If the filter leaks, unwanted anesthetic gases could bypass the filtration system and reach the patient during anesthesia delivery.

This device is distributed in Australia, with approximately 28 filters involved in the recall. Healthcare facilities and anesthesia professionals should discontinue use of affected units and contact Dynasthetics LLC for instructions on device replacement or return. No illnesses or injuries related to this defect have been reported to date.

The recalled product

Product
Vapor-Clean, Part Number 111AU The Vapor-Clean filter is intended to be used to remove unwanted anesthetic gases from the patient breathing circuit. The device uses two anesthetic vapor adsorbent canisters connected to an anesthesia delivery system to prevent unwanted anesthe
Manufacturer
Dynasthetics LLC
Hazard
  • filter-leakage
  • anesthetic-gas-exposure

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)

  • Part Number: 111AU UDI-DI Code: 30858545007012 Lot Number: 0222P

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.