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FDAJuly 13, 2026

Medline HUDSON RCI Breathing Circuits Recall

FDA published this notice on July 13, 2026 for United States.

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Agency
FDA
Place
United States
Date
July 13, 2026
Recall class
Class II
Reason given by the agency
Neonatal and infant heated wire breathing circuits may experience sporadic failure. The heated wire connector (pigtail) at the humidifier may exhibit discoloration, melting, smoke, burning odor, or other signs of localized thermal damage. Device failure may predispose infant to bronchospasm, inspissated secretions, and airway obstruction, as well as inadvertent positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP), circuit obstruction, or accidental lavage of pooled fluid into the airway, elevated oxygen consumption, and worsening respiratory distress.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the country of Panama.
Official source
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