FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#75781

Product

King Systems 37" Universal Flex2 Extension Kit, 50 per case, King Systems Corporation, Noblesville, IN; REF # XF37.

FDA product code
CAICircuit, Breathing (W Connector, Adaptor, Y Piece)
Device class
Class 1
Medical specialty
Anesthesiology
Affected lot / code info
Lots IKER5, IKGB8, IKIC9, IKLE2, IKNL9, IKSN1, IKTX7, IKY04, IL023, IL1Y4 and IL591.

Why it was recalled

The inner line may be severed or broken into two pieces, thus hindering the delivery of oxygen and anesthetics to the patient and possibly elevated patient carbon dioxide levels.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Pending

Action the firm took

Consignees were notified by an Urgent Product Recall letter on or about 7/29/2008 to cease sales, notify their customers to the hospital level, and to return product on hand.

Recalling firm

Firm
King Systems Corp.
Address
15011 Herriman Blvd, Noblesville, Indiana 46060

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Worldwide Distribution - including USA and countries of Australia, Colombia, Germany, Netherlands, and Peru.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2008-08-01
Posted by FDA
2009-02-03
Terminated
2009-11-12
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #75781. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.