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The BAG II Resuscitator Adult w/mask #5 845111Recalls & reported problems

Laerdal Medical AS · The BAG II are manual resuscitators incorporating a bag and valve, intended to provide emergency ventilation or ventilation during patient transport. The infant model is intended for patients weighing between 5 to 12 kgs, the child model is intended for patients weighing between 10 to 30 kgs, and the adult model is intended for patients weighing more than 30 kgs approximate weight · Class 2

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 07045432067910), received between Feb 8, 2018 and Feb 8, 2018 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Activation Failure” (1 report).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Activation Failure1
  • Ambient Temperature Problem1
  • Device Operational Issue1

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
  • No Patient Involvement1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionFeb 8, 2018Ambient Temperature Problem; Device Operational Issue; Activation Failure; Ambient Temperature Problem; Device Operational Issue; Activation Failure

    THE PREHOSPITAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF A NON-US HOSPITAL REPORTED THE BAG II RESUSCITATOR'S ABILITY TO RE-INFLATE STARTS TO SLOW AT -7 DEGREES CELSIUS AND BY -18 C (DFU, MINIMUM OPERATING TEMP) THE VENTILATION BAG DOES NOT RE-INFLATE AT ALL; AS FOUND DURING THEIR IN-HOUSE TEMPERATURE TESTING. THEY REPORTED THEY HAVE PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED SEVERAL NONCONFORMANCE REPORTS TO THEIR LOCAL HEALTH AUTHORITIES FOR OTHER PATIENT INCIDENTS (NO DETAILS PROVIDED) BUT DURING THESE TEMPERATURE TESTS NO PATIENT WAS INVOLVED NOR HARMED.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 7251973 ↗

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