# FDA recall Z-2433-2021

> **Armstrong Medical Services Limited** · Class I · device recall initiated 2021-08-05.

## Product

AMSORB PLUS PREFILLED G-CAN 1.0L; Carbon dioxide absorbent canister; Product codes AMAB3801 and AMAB3801GE.  Used in anesthesia.

## Reason for recall

Some devices may be associated with high and unexpected resistance to gas flow during clinical use, impacting or preventing adequate ventilation of an anaesthetised patient, which could cause a delay in treatment. Not all defective canisters will be identified by the pre-use test.

## Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and the countries of Austria, Belgium, Canada, Finland, Germany, Greece, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Portugal, United Kingdom.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-2433-2021
- **Recalling firm:** Armstrong Medical Services Limited
- **Classification:** Class I
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2021-08-05
- **Report date:** 2021-09-22
- **Termination date:** 2024-09-17

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Coleraine, N/A, Ireland

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2433-2021

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-2433-2021. Retrieved 2026-07-13 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-2433-2021. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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