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Pedi-Cap CO2 Detector, 1 kg - 15 kg, Tyco Healthcare Group… recallZ-2047-2009 · Covidien Limited · initiated Aug 14, 2009

Terminated All recalls posted in September 2009

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Covidien Limited or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

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Why it was recalled

CO2 detector may increase resistance to air flow in an intubated patient.

FDA root cause category: Component change control

What the company is doing

Covidien issued an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated August 14, 2009 informing Consignees of the affected devices. Users were told to stop use and arrange for return of all affected product. For further information, contact Covidien at 1-800-635-5267.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-2047-2009
Recall class
Not yet classified by the FDA
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Aug 14, 2009
Posted by the FDA
Sep 8, 2009
Recalling firm
Covidien Limited
Quantity
276,390 units
Product code
CCK
FDA submissions
K944400
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- US (FL, ID, MD, NC, VA and PA including Puerto Rico), Australia, Belgium, Canada, Japan, Singapore.

Product description

Pedi-Cap CO2 Detector, 1 kg - 15 kg, Tyco Healthcare Group LP, Nellcor Puritan Bennett Division, Pleasanton, CA. Assembled in Mexico. Sold in packages of 6 (PediCap6) or 24 (PediCap). Intended for use during endotracheal or nasotracheal intubation to assist in verification of tube placement.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

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Lot Numbers: 8294199, 8301112, 8301113, 8315189, 8315190, 8319262, 8319263, 8322181, 8322182, 8326251, 8326252, 8326253, 8326254, 8329072, 8329073, 8330001, 8333183, 8350018, 8350019, 8354221, 8354224, 8357021, 8357022, 8361153, 9005011, 9005012, 9012058, 9012059, 9026042, 9026043, 9033128, 9033129, 9040067, 9040068, 9047127, 9047128, 9054110, 9054111, 9061066, 9061067, 9065209, 9068061, 9068062, 9072281, 9075059, 9075060, 9079160, 9082376, 9082377, 9086312, 9089126, 9089127, 9103038, 9103039, 9110481, 9110482, 9117039, 9117040, 9124134, 9124135, 9131188, 9131189, 9138084, 9138085, 9138226, 9145088, 9145089, 9152238, 9152239, 9159128, 9159129, 9170191, 9170192, 9170197, 9176471, 9176477, 9184145, 9191233, 9191234 and 9204128.

Other devices under the same FDA submission

1 device cleared under K944400 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

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