Avanos Medical, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2020 - (Recall #: Z-0788-2020)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2020.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Haylard Closed Suction System for Neonates/Pediatrics, 5 Fr, 1. REF 195, Y-Adapter, SAP Finished Product Code 109382303; 2. REF 201, with BALLARD Technology, SAP Finished Product Code 109382803; 3. REF 202, Elbow, SAP Finished Product Code 109382903; 4. REF 195-5 Y-Adapter, SAP Finished Product Code 109838302.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: November 5, 2019

Date Posted: January 15, 2020

Recall Number: Z-0788-2020

Event ID: 84227

Reason for Recall:

Avanos Medical has received reports stating that the central lumen of some 5 Fr Neonate/Pediatric Closed Suction Catheters may be fully blocked or partially blocked. This may cause the closed suction catheters (CSCs) to inadequately suction secretions and/or saline fluids form the patient's airway to prevent oxygen desaturation.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 114,300 units (37,880 US, 76,420 OUS)

Code Information:

REF 195 Lot Code / Expiration Date: M18115T401/2023-APR, M18121T402/2023-MAY, M18128T404/2023-MAY, M18143T401/2023-MAY, M18149T403/2023-MAY, M18156T402/2023-JUN, M18170T402/2023-JUN, M18177T402/2023-JUN, M18192T402/2023-JUL, M18206T401/2023-JUL, M18220T402/2023-AUG, M18247T402/2023-SEP, M18254T405/2023-SEP, M18282T404/2023-OCT, M18311T401/2023-NOV, M18318T402/2023-NOV, M18345T403/2023-DEC, M1834T403/2023-DEC, M18358T403/2023-DEC, M19008T401/2024-JAN, M19058T402/2024-FEB, M19078T403/2024-MAR, M19086T401/2024-MAR, M19098T403/2024-APR, M19134T404/2024-MAY, REF 201 Lot Code / Expiration Date: M18044T405/2023-FEB, M18311T402/2023-NOV, M18358T404/2023-DEC, M19037T402/2024-FEB, M19065T402/2024-MAR, M7172T402/2022-JUN. REF 202 Lot Code / Expiration Date: M18143T403/2023-MAY, M18192T401/2023-JUL, M18254T404/2023-SEP, M18274T401/2023-OCT, M18296T405/2023-OCT, M18318T401/2023-NOV, M19072T401/2024-MAR, M19142T401/2024-MAY, M7346T403/2022-DEC. REF 195-5 Lot Code / Expiration Date: 20000095/2024 - JUL, M18274T402/2023-OCT, M18290T402/2023-OCT, M18296T406/2023-OCT, M18311T403/2023-NOV, M18324T401/2023-NOV, M18324T402/2023-NOV, M18332T401/2023-NOV, M18339T401/2023-DEC, M18345T404/2023-DEC, M18352T402/2023-DEC, M19024T402/2024-JAN, M19030T401/2024-JAN, M19051T401/2024-FEB, M19059T401/2024-FEB, M19065T401/2024-MAR, M19072T402/2024-MAR, M19079T401/2024-MAR, M19085T402/2024-MAR, M19098T404/2024-APR, M19099T401/2024-APR, M19105T403/2024-APR, M19120T403/2024-APR, M19128T401/2024-MAY, M19128T403/2024-MAY, M19135T401/2024-MAY, M19142T402/2024-MAY, M19149T405/2024-MAY, M19162T403/2024-JUN, M19177T402/2024-MAY, M19184T401/2024-JUL.

Distribution Pattern:

Nationwide. Internationally distributed to: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Columbia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Honduras, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Korea, Republic of, Lebanon, Mexico, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated