An FDA recall has been issued for the Bunnell Life Pulse high frequency ventilator patient circuits, according to the American Society of Anesthesiology.
The patient circuit, which provides a channel for humidifying, warming and temperature monitoring gas, is at risk for melting heater wire insulation. The melting can cause sparking and smoke, which has potentially lethal side effects.
Affected circuits were distributed after March 19, 2012 through October 2012.
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The patient circuit, which provides a channel for humidifying, warming and temperature monitoring gas, is at risk for melting heater wire insulation. The melting can cause sparking and smoke, which has potentially lethal side effects.
Affected circuits were distributed after March 19, 2012 through October 2012.
More Articles on Anesthesia:
Class 1 Recall Issued for Ventlab's Manual Resuscitators
Canton-Potsdam Develops Total Knee Replacement Pain Protocol
Spinal Anesthesia Reduces Risk in Total Knee Arthroplasty