Adult-Pediatric Electrostatic Filter HME, Item Code 352/5877Z - Product Usage: indicated for single use on anesthetized patients and resp...
FDA Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1868-2021.
The company was notified by their supplier of sterilization services for airway products in Italy of potential deviations from validated parameters for ethylene oxide sterilization.
Corrective Action (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1868-2021.
Recall ongoing. Follow firm instructions.
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Consumer Contact (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1868-2021.
Covidien, LP
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Covidien, Lp Recall FAQ
Covidien, Lp is the subject of a respiratory devices safety report: Adult-Pediatric Electrostatic Filter HME, Item Code 352/5877Z - Product Usage: indicated for single use on anesthetized patients and resp.... The notice was published on April 29, 2021 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 192,000 units are potentially affected.