Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

ActiV.A.C. 300ml Canister (with Gel) for ActiV.A.C. Therapy System for Recalled by KCI USA, INC. Due to There is potential for small holes, the size...

Date: November 25, 2015
Company: KCI USA, 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 KCI USA, INC. directly.

Affected Products

ActiV.A.C. 300ml Canister (with Gel) for ActiV.A.C. Therapy System for the application of V.A.C. Therapy in the acute extended and home care settings. The software-controlled therapy unit applies negative pressure wound therapy. The dressing, to which the therapy unit is connected, enables distribution of the negative pressure across the surface of the wound, while the tubing transfers accumulated fluids to the canister.

Quantity: 12,728 units

Why Was This Recalled?

There is potential for small holes, the size of a pin, to develop in the pouches of the ActiV.A.C. Sterile Canisters.

Where Was This Sold?

Japan and Australia

About KCI USA, INC.

KCI USA, INC. has 15 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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