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Open, Classified

Instavac Portable Suction Pump, Constant mode (model #757000, Instavac C) and Intermittent mode (model 756000, Instavac I); and Instavac replacement pumps, part #AI5511, a component of model numbers 756000 and 757000.

FDA Recall Z-0482-2022 · Posted None

Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeBTA
Date Initiated2021-11-16
Product Quantity649 portable suction pumps and replacement pumps

Reason for Recall

Increase in premature device failures

Firm Action

The firm notified their consignees by letter beginning 11/16/2021 via USPS. The letter identified the defect and requested the return of the affected devices for testing unless it is not feasible to do so. Consignees were provided an alternative option for on site testing if the device could not be returned.

Root Cause

Employee error

Distribution Pattern

US Nationwide, including PR. There was government and foreign distribution. There was no military distribution.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

View FDA Recall →

Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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