FDA Medical devices recall ·
Medline Hudson RCI, DBD-CIRCUIT,VENT,INSPIRATORY,HEATED,NEO… recall
- Recall number
- Z-2991-2026
- Date
- (initiated July 13, 2026)
- Company / brand
- Medline Industries, LP
3 Lakes Dr, Northfield, IL, United States - Category
- Medical devices › Class II
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Units affected
- 20 units
- Hazard tags
- Burn
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
Read the official FDA notice ↗
Product
Medline Hudson RCI, DBD-CIRCUIT,VENT,INSPIRATORY,HEATED,NEO, Medline Product Number/SKU HUD78019 (Teleflex Product Number/SKU 780-19); breathing circuit. Respiratory gas humidifier.
Why was it recalled?
Neonatal and infant heated wire breathing circuits may experience sporadic failure. The heated wire connector (pigtail) at the humidifier may exhibit discoloration, melting, smoke, burning odor, or other signs of localized thermal damage. Device failure may predispose infant to bronchospasm, inspissated secretions, and airway obstruction, as well as inadvertent positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP), circuit obstruction, or accidental lavage of pooled fluid into the airway, elevated oxygen consumption, and worsening respiratory distress.
What should you do?
FDA enforcement reports do not list a consumer remedy. Check the product codes below against what you have; if it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the firm's or FDA's official notice, or contact the company. If you have health concerns, contact your healthcare provider.
Product codes & lot numbers
All lot codes
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the country of Panama.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Source: FDA (medical devices), recall Z-2991-2026. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the FDA.