The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2005-2014·Announced 2014-07-16

Teleflex Medical Recalls Aquapak 101 SW Respiratory Gas Humidifier Adaptors

Teleflex Medical is recalling Aquapak 101 SW respiratory gas humidifier adaptors because creased packaging seals may affect integrity.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which typically corresponds to a Moderate severity score when no specific injuries or hospitalizations are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Teleflex Medical is recalling Aquapak 101 SW, 190 mL w/040 Adaptor respiratory gas humidifier adaptors. The recall involves 7,758,650 units distributed nationwide in the United States and in Belgium, Canada, China, Germany, Great Britain, France, India, Malaysia, Mexico, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Zambia. The affected product codes are 001-40J, with lot numbers 001129 and 002129.

The recall was initiated because the seals of the adaptor packaging may be creased, which may potentially affect packaging integrity. This is a Class II recall, indicating that use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

Healthcare providers and consumers should stop using the affected adaptors and contact Teleflex Medical for further instructions or a replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Aquapak 101 SW, 190, mL w/040 Adaptor, Japan, Teleflex Medical, respiratory gas humidifier adaptor
Manufacturer
Teleflex Medical
Affected units
7,758,650

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 (2)

  • Product Code: 001-40J
  • Lot numbers: 001129 & 002129.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 15 recalled by Teleflex Medical 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 15 products in this recall →