Class 2 Device Recall Low Flow Disposable Patient Circuit

• Date Initiated by Firm: December 16, 2022
• Date Posted: March 17, 2023
• Recall Status: Open, Classified
• Recall Number: Z-1272-2023
• Recall Event ID: 91579
• 510(K)Number: K111640
• Product Classification: Humidifier, respiratory gas, (direct patient interface) - Product Code BTT
• Product: Low Flow Disposable Patient Circuit for the Precision Flow System, Product Code PF-DPC-LOW
• Code Information: UDI-DI: 00841737104971, Lot Numbers: LFVMA8503, LFVMA8504, LFVMA8567; UDI-DI: 00841737104978, Lot Number: LFVLE8568 Additional Lot Numbers: LFTL41015 LFVLC8399 LFVLE8495 LFVMA8502 LFVMA8503 LFVMA8504 LFVMA8567 LFTL41261 LNTL41544 LFVLE8588 LFVMA8507 LFVLE8568 LFVLE8494 LFTL41263 LFTL41262
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Vapotherm; 100 Domain Dr; Exeter NH 03833-4801
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: There have been reports of excessive condensation associated with certain lots of the Low Flow Disposable Patient Circuits (DPCs) used with Precision Flow System which may lead to excessive rainout.
• FDA Determined Cause: Nonconforming Material/Component
• Action: A Technical Bulletin dated 10/27/22 was distributed to customers. Vapotherm has learned of certain Low Flow Disposable Patient Circuit (DPC) lots exhibiting excessive condensation. Please find the affected DPC lots in the attached appendix. You have been identified as a customer that received some or all of these lots. This condensation can be mitigated by ensuring that the delivery tube is fully primed and warm before placing the therapy on the patient, per existing instructions for use. Always check that the delivery tube is warm across the entire length before placing the therapy on the patient. If you experience delivery tubes that are not circulating water or are cold, do not use. Please contact Vapotherm Technical Support to report the issue. For every incident reported, we will replace and ship out a new DPC as soon as possible at no cost to you. Thank you for your continued support of Vapotherm and providing your patients with optimal care. If you have any questions, please contact Vapotherm Technical Support: For US customers, ts@vtherm.com or 855 557 8276 For UK customers, ukinfo@vtherm.com or +44 0345 305 8098 For all other customers, please reach out to your Vapotherm distributor. An Urgent Field Safety Notice dated 12/16/22 was sent to customers in the UK. Vapotherm requests that you return any unused products of the lots detailed below. Unused products from the affected lots should be returned as described in the Required Actions section within the FSN. This product removal is limited to the product codes / lot numbers listed below. No other product codes or lot numbers are affected. Required Actions to be taken by the VAPOTHERM: 1.For any unused product of the affected lots, replace affected DPC lots. 2.Email Customer Acknowledgment Form to impacted customers. 3.Ensure completion of Customer Acknowledgement Form. Required Actions to be taken by the END USER/ HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATION: 1.Inspect your inventory, locate any unused units of the af
• Quantity in Commerce: 5869 total
• Distribution: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the country of UK.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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• 510(K) Database: 510(K)s with Product Code = BTT and Original Applicant = VAPOTHERM, INC.