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Z-1892-2011

Universal F Anesthesia Breathing Circuit, REF 5U345-611XB, Manufacturer: King Systems, Nobleville, IN. An...

King Systems Corporation. / initiated 2011-01-24 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

King Systems Corp. began a recall of Universal F Anesthesia Breathing Circuit, REF 5U345-611XB, Manufacturer: King Systems, Nobleville, IN. An oxygen mask is a device placed over a patient's nose... on . The reason FDA records is "The firm is conducting a subrecall of facetent masks because the masks could have a sticky substance on the inside or outside of the mask that may manifest itself 6-8 months after the manufacture date of the product...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1892-2011
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
King Systems Corporation.
Product
Universal F Anesthesia Breathing Circuit, REF 5U345-611XB, Manufacturer: King Systems, Nobleville, IN. An oxygen mask is a device placed over a patient's nose, mouth, or tracheostomy to administer oxygen or aerosols.
Product code
BYG Mask, Oxygen
Reason for recall
The firm is conducting a subrecall of facetent masks because the masks could have a sticky substance on the inside or outside of the mask that may manifest itself 6-8 months after the manufacture date of the product. The sticky substance could result in inconvenience or in some remote cases cause patient harm.
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Other
Action
The firm issued an URGENT PRODUCT RECALL letter dated 1/24/2011. The letter identified the affected product and stated the reason for recall. The letter instructed consignees to cease all sales, to immediately examine their inventory, and to quarantine the product. The letter included a response form that is to be completed and returned. Distributors were instructed to inform their customers of the recall. King Systems Customer Service Department should be contacted at 1-800-642-5464 in order to receive a Return Authorization Number. The letter stated that consignees should return the recalled products to King Systems and the firm will replace the products or provide an acceptable substitute. Customers should contact Customer Service if they have any questions regarding the recall and the letter.
Quantity in commerce
276 cases of 30 per case 8280 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution -- NM, GA, TX, FL, IL, VA and LA.
Product codes and lots
IMPQ5, IMXP7, IN158, IN657, IN9Y0, INGD2, INNX3, INYR8, IP6S9, IPH37, IPM99, IPV16, IQ117, IQBX9, IQLF1, IQXF0, IR883, IRIZ6, IRWL2, IS4Z1, ISB52.