Halyard Health, Inc: Medical Device Recall in 2015 - (Recall #: Z-1678-2015)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2015.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

KimVent Turbo-Cleaning Closed Suction System for Adults, 10 F T-Piece (Product Code 227105); KimVent Turbo-Cleaning Closed Suction System for Adults, 12 F, DSE (Product Code 2271603); KimVent Turbo-Cleaning Closed Suction System for Adults, 12 F, T-Piece (Product Code 227135).

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: April 14, 2015

Date Posted: June 3, 2015

Recall Number: Z-1678-2015

Event ID: 71110

Reason for Recall:

The internal blue flapper valve of certain KimVent Turbo-Cleaning Closed Suction System for Adults may have a potential defect. If present, the defect potentially allows air to leak out of the closed ventilator circuit.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 11 cases each containing 20 individual endotracheal tubes

Code Information:

M5019T311, M4335T317, M5034T317, M5040T311 & M5005T303

Distribution Pattern:

Nationwide Distribution including CA, MA, MI, NC, TX, VA , and WA.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated