AirLife™ AH202Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10190752145153), received between Mar 29, 2020 and Apr 5, 2022 — classified as 3 injuries, 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Connection Problem” (3 reports).

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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionApr 5, 2022Explosion; Explosion

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE AIRLIFE¿ ADULT HEATED WIRE CIRCUIT KIT EXPLODED AND EXPELLED HOT WATER. THE CUSTOMER CONFIRMED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT WHILE THE EVENT HAPPENED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 14015175 ↗
• InjuryJan 4, 2021Connection Problem; Connection Problem

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE AIRLIFE¿ ADULT HEATED WIRE CIRCUIT KIT EXPERIENCED HEATED HIGH FLOW WATER CHAMBER SEPARATE FROM THE METAL PLATE FROM LOT NUMBER (B)(4). THE CUSTOMER CONFIRMED THAT THE PATIENT BECAME HYPOXIC. PATIENT WAS PLACED ON A NON-REBREATHER MASK UNTIL THE HEATER CHAMBER COULD BE REPLACED.

  Patient problems: Hypoxia

  MAUDE report 11112393 ↗
• InjuryDec 22, 2020Connection Problem; Connection Problem

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE AIRLIFE¿ ADULT HEATED WIRE CIRCUIT KIT EXPERIENCED 2 CHAMBERS COME APART ON PATIENTS WHILE DELIVERING HIGH FLOW OXYGEN. THE REPORTED ISSUE OCCURRED IN 2 INCIDENTS. THE CUSTOMER CONFIRMED THAT THE PATIENTS BECAME HYPOXIC. PATIENT WAS PLACED ON A NON-REBREATHER MASK UNTIL THE HEATER CHAMBER COULD BE REPLACED.

  Patient problems: Hypoxia

  MAUDE report 11060536 ↗
• InjuryDec 22, 2020Connection Problem; Connection Problem

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE AIRLIFE¿ ADULT HEATED WIRE CIRCUIT KIT EXPERIENCED 2 CHAMBERS COME APART ON PATIENTS WHILE DELIVERING HIGH FLOW OXYGEN. THE REPORTED ISSUE OCCURRED IN 2 INCIDENTS. THE CUSTOMER CONFIRMED THAT THE PATIENTS BECAME HYPOXIC. PATIENT WAS PLACED ON A NON-REBREATHER MASK UNTIL THE HEATER CHAMBER COULD BE REPLACED.

  Patient problems: Hypoxia

  MAUDE report 11060511 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 29, 2020Fitting Problem; Fitting Problem

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE TEMPERATURE PROBE SLIPS OUT OF THE TEMPERATURE PORT OF AH202 AIRLIFE ADULT HEATED WIRE CIRCUIT KIT AT THE HUMIDIFIER CONNECTION. THE CUSTOMER STATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM ASSOCIATED WITH THIS REPORTED EVENT.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 9895033 ↗