Infant Nasal CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) Prong, Nasal. CPAP Prongs (10 pack): Model No. BC3020-10, BC3520-10, BC4030-10, BC4540-10, BC5040-10, BC5050-10, BC5550-10, BC5560-10, BC6060-10, BC6070-10, BC6570-10. Bubble CPAP Starter Kits: Model No. BC461-SK, BC471-SK, BC490-SK, BC491-SK, BC492-SK. The Nasal CPAP Prongs connect to the FPH FlexiTrunk Patient Interface.
FDA Recall Z-1539-2014 · Posted 2014-05-20
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Recalling FirmFisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeBZO
Date Initiated2014-04-15
Date Terminated2014-09-30
Product Quantity62,063 units total (14,420 units USA)
Reason for Recall
The Infant Nasal CPAP Prong has the potential to detach from the Nasal Tubing and therapy is likely to be interrupted.
Firm Action
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter on April 11, 2014, to all affected customers. The letter informed them of the problems identified and the actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to complete Section A 'Inspection of Stock' on the Urgent Medical Device Recall Response Form and return it to their FPH Representative. Destroy the Affected Prongs by cutting them in half. Customers were also instructed to contact their FRH Representative for replacement product. For questions regarding this recall call 949-453-4000, ext 1423.
Root Cause
Device Design
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to: ARGENTINA AUSTRALIA BANGLADESH BELGIUM CANADA CHILE CHINA FRANCE GERMANY GREAT BRITAIN GREECE HUNGARY INDIA INDONESIA IRAQ ISRAEL ITALY JAPAN LIBYA MALAYSIA NEPAL NETHERLANDS NEW ZEALAND PERU POLAND PORTUGAL QATAR ROMANIA RUSSIA RWANDA SAUDI ARABIA SOUTH AFRICA SPAIN SRI LANKA SWITZERLAND TAIWAN THAILAND TRINIDAD & TOBAGO TURKEY UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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