Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

KimVent* Closed Suction System for Neonates/Pediatrics Recalled by Halyard Health, Inc Due to The thumb valve of some KIMVENT Closed Suction...

Date: July 29, 2015
Company: Halyard Health, Inc
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Halyard Health, Inc directly.

Affected Products

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.

Quantity: N/A

Why Was This Recalled?

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.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Halyard Health, Inc

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report