Halyard Health, Inc: Medical Device Recall in 2015 - (Recall #: Z-2520-2015)

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 Neonates/Pediatrics, 5 F, Y-Adapter (Product Code 195); KimVent* Closed Suction System for Neonates/Pediatrics, 6 F, Y-Adapter (Product Code 196); KimVent* Closed Suction System for Neonates/Pediatrics, 7 F, Y-Adapter (Product Code 197); KimVent* Closed Suction System for Neonates/Pediatrics, 8 F, Y-Adapter (Product Code 198); KimVent* Closed Suction System for Neonates/Pediatrics 10 F, Y-Adapter (Product Code 1910); KimVent* Closed Suction System for Neonates/.Pediatrics, 12 F, Y-Adapter (Product Code 1912) 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-2520-2015

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 195 -M5061T407; Product Code 196 - M5076T506, M5096T503, M5110T505; Product Code 197- M5082T507; Product Code 198 - M5082T510, M5089T507, M5103T508, M5117T510; Product Code 1910 - M5082T513; Product Code 1912 - M5082T514, M5145T503

Distribution Pattern:

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

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated