Halyard Health, Inc: Medical Device Recall in 2015 - (Recall #: Z-2512-2015)

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, 14 F, DSE (Product Code 227); KimVent* Turbo-Cleaning Closed Suction System for Adults, 14 F, DSE (Product Code 22703); KimVent* Turbo-Cleaning Closed Suction System for Adults, 12 F, DSE (Product Code 22716) 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-2512-2015

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 227 - M5082T308, M5166T305; Product Code 22703 - M5082T309, M5103T315; Product Code 22716 - M5091T312, M5145T304

Distribution Pattern:

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

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated