Medline Hudson RCI, DBD-CIRCUIT,VENT,INSPIRATORY,HEATED,NEO, Medline Product Number/SKU HUD78019 (Teleflex Product Number/SKU 780-19); breathing circuit
Published September 2, 2026 · Recall initiated: July 13, 2026
Status when published: Ongoing — openFDA updates weekly, so this field may not reflect the current status. Always confirm with the official notice.
What's the hazard
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 to do
Voluntary: Firm initiated · Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Recall details
- Manufacturer
- Medline Industries, LP
- Distributor
- Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the country of Panama.
- Lot
- All lot codes
- Risk classification
- Class II
- Area (FDA)
- device
- Country
- United States
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