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Z-1085-2008

Continuous ventilator accessories under the following brand names: a) RP-Seal, Spring-5 pk model number...

Respironics, Inc. / initiated 2007-10-15 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

Respironics, Inc. began a recall of Continuous ventilator accessories under the following brand names: a) RP-Seal, Spring-5 pk model number F35465; b) RP-Seal, Greece, Ballscrew model number... on . The reason FDA records is "Foreign material: Glass fragments may present in the plastic bag material used to ship components". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1085-2008
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Respironics, Inc.
Product
Continuous ventilator accessories under the following brand names: a) RP-Seal, Spring-5 pk model number F35465; b) RP-Seal, Greece, Ballscrew model number F35036; c) RP-Tub PVC 1/8 in x 50 ft model number 1008841; d) RP-Vision Filter Cover model number 1003444; e) RP-Vision RS-232 HRN ABV 106K model number 1004699; and f) RP-Wrap, Cord model number F35195. Filter, mask, and/or accessories for sleep therapy and ventilation devices, Respironics, Inc., Murrysville, PA 15668.
Product code
CBK Ventilator, Continuous, Facility Use
Reason for recall
Foreign material: Glass fragments may present in the plastic bag material used to ship components.
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Environmental control
Action
The recalling firm issued a Recall Notification dated 10/18/07 to its customers. Replacement products were to be sent.
Quantity in commerce
20950 units
Distribution
The products were shipped nationwide to medical facilities.
Product codes and lots
Lot Numbers 071010, 071011, and 071012.