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HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2514-2015·Announced 2015-09-09

Halyard KimVent Closed Suction System Thumb Valve Recall

Halyard Health is recalling KimVent Turbo-Cleaning Closed Suction Systems because the thumb valve may remain partially open after suctioning, potentially compromising the closed system.

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: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. The hazard involves a mechanical failure in a medical device used for airway management, which poses a risk of harm to patients, but the source text does not report specific injuries or illnesses.

Plain-English summary

Halyard Health, Inc. is recalling the KimVent Turbo-Cleaning Closed Suction System for Adults, 14 F, T-Piece (Product Codes 22705 and 2270135). The recall involves specific lot numbers M5082T301, M5096T315, M5076T321, and M5082T306. These devices are tracheobronchial suction catheters attached to an airway circuit port to aspirate liquids or semisolids from a patient's upper airway.

The recall was initiated because the thumb valve of some units remained partially open after suctioning was completed, even though the valve appeared to be closed or in the "LOCKED" position. This defect could compromise the integrity of the closed suction system.

The affected products were distributed worldwide, including nationwide in the United States, Puerto Rico, and internationally to Canada. Healthcare providers and facilities should stop using the affected units and contact Halyard Health for instructions on return or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
KimVent* Turbo-Cleaning Closed Suction System for Adults, 14 F, T-Piece (Product Code 22705); KimVent* Turbo-Cleaning Closed Suction System for Adults, 14 F, T-Piece (Product Code 2270135) A tracheobronchial suction catheter is a device that is attached to a port of the airway
Manufacturer
Halyard Health, Inc
Category
Medical Device — Respiratory / Suction
Hazard

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 (4)

  • Product Code 22705 - M5082T301
  • M5096T315
  • Product Code 2270135 - M5076T321
  • M5082T306

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 1 state specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 32 recalled by Halyard Health, 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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