Medisorb™ M1173310Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 8 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10190752184329), received between Oct 12, 2022 and Nov 7, 2025 — classified as 5 injuries, 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Integrity Problem” (4 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 8 most recent of 8 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryNov 7, 2025Material Integrity Problem; Material Integrity Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT IT SEEMS THAT JUST A SMALL AMOUNT OF PURPLE COLOR IN THE ABSORBER IS AFFECTING THE INSPIRATORY FLOW RATE SETTINGS, DUE TO MOISTURE.

  Patient problems: Low Oxygen Saturation

  MAUDE report 23501797 ↗
• InjuryJun 3, 2025Obstruction of Flow; Obstruction of Flow

  THERE ARE GRANULES GETTING PAST THE FILTER AND GOING INSIDE THE ANESTHESIA MACHINES AND CAUSING DELAYS IN PATIENT CARE. ANESTHESIA MACHINES ARE MALFUNCTIONING DUE TO THE DUST FROM THE SODASORB ENTERING THE BREATHING SYSTEM. DELAYED PROCEDURE AND ANESTHESIA MACHINES REPAIRED.

  Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available

  MAUDE report 22137579 ↗
• InjuryFeb 10, 2025Crack; Material Integrity Problem; Crack; Material Integrity Problem

  DURING THORACIC SURGERY CASE, ANESTHESIOLOGIST ATTEMPTED TO REPLACE USED SODASORB CONTAINER AS PATIENT WAS STARTING TO HAVE INCREASED INSPIRATION OF CARBON DIOXIDE WHICH COULD BE HARMFUL DURING THE SURGERY. CANISTER WAS REPLACED AND COULD NOT VENTILATE OR OXYGENATE PATIENT. CANISTER REMOVED AND FOUND TO BE CRACKED, USED CONTAINER. COULD NOT VENTILATE OR OXYGENATE PATIENT. THIS WAS THE SECOND INCIDENT DISCOVERED WITH THE SAME ISSUE DURING INVESTIGATION FOR (B)(4), MDR REPORT (B)(4). DURING THORACIC SURGERY CASE, ANESTHESIOLOGIST ATTEMPTED TO REPLACE USED SODASORB CONTAINER (LATER CANISTER1) AS PATIENT WAS STARTING TO HAVE INCREASED INSPIRATION OF CARBON DIOXIDE WHICH COULD BE HARMFUL DURING THE SURGERY. CANISTER1 WAS REPLACED (WITH CANISTER2) AND COULD NOT VENTILATE OR OXYGENATE PATIENT. CANISTER2 REMOVED AND FOUND TO BE CRACKED, USED CONTAINER(CANISTER1) THEN REPLACED UNTIL ANESTHESIA TECH COULD BRING REPLACEMENT CANISTER (CANISTER3). THIS COMPLAINT HANDLES CLAIMS RELATED TO CANISTER1. FOR CANISTER2, SEE (B)(4)

  Patient problems: Low Oxygen Saturation

  MAUDE report 21350892 ↗
• InjuryJan 3, 2025Crack; Material Integrity Problem; Crack; Material Integrity Problem

  REPORT WAS INITIALLY REPORTED WITH 8030673-2025-00001, WHICH WILL BE WITHDRAWN AS THE DEVICE IS REGISTERED WITH AIRLIFE OY. DURING THORACIC SURGERY CASE, ANESTHESIOLOGIST ATTEMPTED TO REPLACE USED SODASORB CONTAINER AS PATIENT WAS STARTING TO HAVE INCREASED INSPIRATION OF CARBON DIOXIDE WHICH COULD BE HARMFUL DURING THE SURGERY. CANISTER WAS REPLACED AND COULD NOT VENTILATE OR OXYGENATE PATIENT. CANISTER REMOVED AND FOUND TO BE CRACKED, USED CONTAINER. COULD NOT VENTILATE OR OXYGENATE PATIENT

  Patient problems: Low Oxygen Saturation

  MAUDE report 21074757 ↗
• InjuryJan 3, 2025Crack; Material Integrity Problem; Crack; Material Integrity Problem

  DURING THORACIC SURGERY CASE, ANESTHESIOLOGIST ATTEMPTED TO REPLACE USED SODASORB CONTAINER AS PATIENT WAS STARTING TO HAVE INCREASED INSPIRATION OF CARBON DIOXIDE WHICH COULD BE HARMFUL DURING THE SURGERY. CANISTER WAS REPLACED AND COULD NOT VENTILATE OR OXYGENATE PATIENT. CANISTER REMOVED AND FOUND TO BE CRACKED, USED CONTAINER. COULD NOT VENTILATE OR OXYGENATE PATIENT

  Patient problems: Low Oxygen Saturation

  MAUDE report 21073914 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 28, 2024No Pressure; No Pressure

  SYSTEM COULD NOT PRESSURIZE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19000960 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 8, 2023Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash

  IT WAS REPORTED TO VYAIRE MEDICAL THAT THE BELLOWS DO NOT STAY INFLATED AFTER CHANGING THE MEDISORB, MULTI ABSORBER ORIGINAL DURING PROCEDURE. THE LEAK RATE IS GREATER THAN 750ML. THE SODA LIME CONTAINER WAS REPLACED WHICH RESOLVED THE ISSUE. THE PATIENT WAS NOT HARMED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17088741 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 12, 2022Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings

  IT WAS REPORTED TO VYAIRE MEDICAL THAT THE CO2 IS NOT READING ACCURATELY EVEN THOUGH THE AGENT WAS CORRECT. THE MEDISORB, MULTI ABSORBER ORIGINAL LOOKED OLD AND YELLOWED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE OF 2019. IT WAS REPLACED WITH NO CHANGE. NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE WAS REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 15592285 ↗