Halyard Health, Inc: Medical Device Recall in 2015 - (Recall #: Z-2522-2015)

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, 6 F, Elbow (Product Code 206); KimVent* Closed Suction System for Neonates/Pediatrics, 8 F, Elbow (Product Code 208); KimVent* Closed Suction System for Pediatrics, 10 F, Elbow (Product Code 210); KimVent* Closed Suction System for Neonates/Pediatrics, 10 F, Elbow (Product Code 2103); KimVent* Closed Suction Systems for Neonates/Pediatrics, 8 F, Elbow (Product Code 8313); KimVent* Closed Suction System for Neonates/Pediatrics, 8 F, Elbow (Product Code 20083) 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-2522-2015

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 206 - M5076T503, M5082T501, M5091T504; Product Code 208 - M5089T506, M5096T507, M5103T509; Product Code 210 - M5091T509; Product Code 2103 - M5082T401, M5089T401, M5138T402; Product Code 8313 - M5089T508; Product Code 20083 - M5082T403, M5082T404, M5089T402, M5103T401, M5166T402

Distribution Pattern:

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

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated