| Class 2 Device Recall Vapotherm | |
Date Initiated by Firm | August 13, 2014 |
Date Posted | September 25, 2014 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on October 02, 2015 |
Recall Number | Z-2704-2014 |
Recall Event ID |
69116 |
510(K)Number | K072845 |
Product Classification |
Humidifier, respiratory gas, (direct patient interface) - Product Code BTT
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Product | Vapotherm Precision Flow,Disposable Patient Circuit
PF-E-DPC-Low.
PF-DPC-Low packaged with compatible cannulas for evaluation of the
Precision Flow system |
Code Information |
Lot Numbers 1402021 through 1406010, excluding lots 1402024 through 1402028 and 1404003. These numbers are applicable regardless of the prefix preceding them (i.e. HF, HFE, HFH, HFN, LF, LFE, LFH or LFN). |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Vapotherm, Inc. 22 Industrial Dr Ste 1 Exeter NH 03833-4557
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Disposable Patient Circuit that allows water
to leak into the center gas lumen |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Process control |
Action | Vapotherm issued an Initial Notification on August 13, 2014. The letter was updated on August 20, 2014 to include two additional lots. The recall letter notified users that this defect is easily detectable during normal use and the
probability of serious injury or death is remote. The letter was sent to raise awareness of the recent increase in incidence rate of this issue and reminded users of the requirement in the operating manual that requires that the cannula be connected to the patient only after the set temperature is reached. The letter also advised patient care personnel not to use, or to discontinue use of any Disposable Patient Circuit if water is observed leaking into the center lumen or from the cannula. They were instructed to replace the device and report the defect to Vapotherm immediately for further investigation.
Should you have any questions please contact our technical support team at
Email: ts@vtherm.com
(US) 855.557.8276
(INTL) 1-603.658.5121 |
Quantity in Commerce | 360 units |
Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to Canada, France, Swizerland, Korea, Sweden, Germany , Belgium, Spain, Mexico, Scotland, UAE, Australia, Israel, Hong Kong, Ireland, kuwait, and Italy. |
Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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510(K) Database | 510(K)s with Product Code = BTT
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