HME for Tracheostomized Patients Recalled Due to Sterilization Process Deviations
Covidien LP is recalling HME (Heat and Moisture Exchanger) units for tracheostomized patients due to potential deviations from validated ethylene oxide sterilization parameters. The recall affects 10,890 units distributed worldwide and in specific U.S. states.
- Product
- HME for Tracheostomized Patients, Item Code 353S13046 - Product Usage: indicated for single use on anesthetized patients and respiratory care patients who require a breathing circuit with ISO standard 15mm or 22 mm connectors.
- Category
- Medical Device
- Distribution
- Distributed nationwide