Gardner Denver MEDI-PUMP Aspirator Recalled for Performance Defects
Gardner Denver Thomas Inc is recalling 370 units of the MEDI-PUMP Aspirator, Model 1242, because the vacuum pump may not perform to specification.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Devices): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
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, and the source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or hospitalizations, indicating a theoretical risk of harm rather than a confirmed severe injury.
Plain-English summary
Gardner Denver Thomas Inc is recalling 370 units of the THOMAS by Gardner Denver, MEDI-PUMP(R) Aspirator, Model 1242. The recall involves serial numbers 3831-4200. The product is a medical aspirator used for medical purposes.
The recall was initiated because the vacuum pump may not perform to specification. This defect could affect the device's ability to function as intended. The agency has classified this recall as Class II.
The affected units were distributed internationally in Mexico, Peru, El Salvador, Chile, Colombia, Vietnam, and Malaysia. Users of these devices should contact the recalling firm for further instructions on how to proceed.
The recalled product
- Product
- THOMAS by Gardner Denver, MEDI-PUMP(R) Aspirator, Model 1242 Product Usage: medical aspirator
- Manufacturer
- Gardner Denver Thomas Inc
- Category
- Medical Device — Aspirator
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 370
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)
- Serial numbers 3831-4200
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 3 recalled by Gardner Denver Thomas 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.
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