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Westmed, Inc.: Neo-Vent Infant T-Piece Resuscitation Circuit With Infant Mask; Circuit for use on compatible Infant Resuscitators. 15mm OD x 10mm ID connector; REF 0420, Qty:10, Length: 60" (1.5cm), Rx Only.

Recall number
Z-2435-2020
Recalling firm
Westmed, Inc.
Product
Neo-Vent Infant T-Piece Resuscitation Circuit With Infant Mask; Circuit for use on compatible Infant Resuscitators. 15mm OD x 10mm ID connector; REF 0420, Qty:10, Length: 60" (1.5cm), Rx Only.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2019-01-15
Posted
not on file
Terminated
2021-02-05
Reason
A repair was made to an adapter mold resulting in parts being produced with compliant 10mm ID connections and non-compliant 15mm OD connections. This resulted in facilities with infant resuscitators that connect via the 15mm OD fitting not being able to use those circuits.
Root cause
Device Design
Action
The firm sent a notification letter via email and it was issued on 1/15/2019. The following are actions given by the recalling firm to be taken by the customer/user: 1. If you are using the Neo-Vent Circuit with a 10 mm ID connection system (such as the F&P Neopuff System) the connection is compatible with all product lots. You may continue to use it with no issues. 2. If you are using the Neo-Vent Circuit with a 15 mm OD connection system (such as the GE Panda or Giraffe System), the connection may not be compatible with the list of LOT numbers. Quarantine the product and contact via the contact information provided. Reference numbers twill be provided to facilitate a return merchandise authorization (RMA). Contact info: Diana Upp at (520)294-7987 extension 1235 or Dean Iwasaki at extension 1132. Contact Information: Mail original signed documents to Regulatory Department at 5580 S. Nogales Hwy, Tucson AZ, 85706. Additionally, scan/email a copy of the documents to Diana Upp at dupp@westmedinc.com. Response is required; complete the Medical Device Recall Return Response Acknowledgement and Receipt Form Distributors are instructed to do the following: 1) Check stock and quarantine inventory. 2) Identify and notify customers that were shipped or may have been shipped product. 3) Attach a list of customers who received/may have received product. Customers of distributors to be notified.
Quantity
35 cases
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of CA, GA, IL,OH, MA, MI, MO, NC, OH, OR, TX, VA, and WI. The country of Spain.
Lot, serial or model codes
101618U02, 102318U06, 101518U03.
510(k) numbers
["K923618"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
BYE
Firm FEI
1000374126
Firm city
Tucson
Firm state
AZ
Firm country
not on file

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2026-09-28
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