Halyard Health, Inc: Medical Device Recall in 2015 - (Recall #: Z-2496-2015)

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* Closed Suction System for Adults, 14 F, D-Tip, T-Piece (Product Code 22059); KimVent* Closed Suction System for Adults, 14 F, T-Piece, Directional Tip (Product Code 8155) A tracheobronchial suction catheter is a device that is attached to a port of the airway circuit for use as needed to aspirate liquids or semisolids from a patient's upper airway

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: July 29, 2015

Date Posted: September 9, 2015

Recall Number: Z-2496-2015

Event ID: 71966

Reason for Recall:

The thumb valve of some KIMVENT Closed Suction Systems remained partially open after suctioning was completed, even though the valve appeared to be closed or in the "LOCKED" position.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: N/A

Code Information:

Product Code 22059 - M5076T619, M5082T608, M5085T603; Product Code 8155 - M5082T606

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide and Puerto Rico and Internationally to Canada

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated