FDA recall Z-1420-2022

Ambu Inc. · Class II · device

Product

Ambu VivaSight 2 DLT; endobronchial tube system used for verifying tube placement and repositioning. Catalog numbers 412351000, 412371000, 412391000, 412411000

Reason for recall

Firm has received complaints on the device concerning leak/rupture of either the bronchial or tracheal cuff. Leakage during procedure could lead to loss of secure airway and will require re-intubation of patient.

Distribution

Domestic distribution nationwide. Foreign distribution to Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norge, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Israel .

Key facts

Status
Ongoing
Initiation date
2022-06-03
Report date
2022-07-27
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Columbia, MD, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1420-2022