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Z-1420-2022Class II

Ambu VivaSight 2 DLT; endobronchial tube system used for verifying tube placement and repositioning. Catalog...

Ambu Inc. / initiated 2022-06-03 / Open, Classified

Ambu Inc. began a recall of Ambu VivaSight 2 DLT; endobronchial tube system used for verifying tube placement and repositioning. Catalog numbers 412351000, 412371000, 412391000, 412411000 on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Firm has received complaints on the device concerning leak/rupture of either the bronchial or tracheal cuff. Leakage during procedure could lead to loss of secure airway and will require re-intubation of patient". As of , the recall status on record is Open, Classified.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1420-2022
Classification
Class II
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated
Posted
Recalling firm
Ambu Inc.
Product
Ambu VivaSight 2 DLT; endobronchial tube system used for verifying tube placement and repositioning. Catalog numbers 412351000, 412371000, 412391000, 412411000
Product code
CBI Tube, Tracheal/Bronchial, Differential Ventilation (W/Wo Connector)
Reason for recall
Firm has received complaints on the device concerning leak/rupture of either the bronchial or tracheal cuff. Leakage during procedure could lead to loss of secure airway and will require re-intubation of patient.
FDA root cause
Under Investigation by firm
Action
On June 3, 2022, the firm notified customers of the recall through email. Customers were instructed to discard their affected product and report the amount back to the firm. The firm will provide replacement product or credit to affected customers.
Quantity in commerce
12,921
Distribution
Domestic distribution nationwide. Foreign distribution to Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norge, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Israel .
Product codes and lots
Catalog No: 412351000 UDI-DI: 5707480145706 1 each  5707480145713 5 pc/pack  Catalog No. 412371000 UDI-DI: 5707480145737 1 each 5707480145744 5 pc/pack  Catalog No. 412391000 UDI-DI: 5707480145768 1 each 5707480145775 5 pc/pack  Catalog No. 412411000 UDI-DI: 5707480145799 1 each 5707480145805 5 pc/pack   All lots

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-1420-2022
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-1420-2022Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated