FDAFebruary 10, 2016device

Ambu, Aura Gain - Single Use Laryngeal Mask- Sterile for use as an alternative to a face mask for achieving and maintaining control of the airway during routine emergency anesthetic procedures.

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

The hazard

Ambu, Aura Gain laryngeal Mask, was found to have lack of Sterility Assurance. The firm discovered the problem during final quality control at manufacturing site. Damage to the sterile barrier (the pouch) may compromise a medical device's sterility,leading to contamination of the product and,ultimately,patient complications.

What to do

FDA enforcement status: Terminated

Brands named

ambu

Recall history

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