Circuit, Breathing (W Connector, Adaptor, Y Piece)
FDA adverse event reports and recall history for circuit, breathing (w connector, adaptor, y piece) (product code CAI), from the public MAUDE/AEMS corpus and the live FDA recall database.
- Total reports
- 2,338
- Deaths
- 11
- Injuries
- 296
- Malfunctions
- 1,907
Reports per year
Source: FDA adverse event reports by year received, 2012–2026. Reporting paused during the 2026 MAUDE-to-AEMS transition and has since resumed.
Recent recalls
- 2026-07-08Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm
Medline Convenience Kits: 1) ANESTHESIA KIT PEDS 90-LF, Model Number: DYNJAP10125A
Convenience Kits contain Covidien Mon-a-Therm General Purpose Temperature Probes Size 9 Fr. Medtronic has issued a recall of specific production lots of the Covidien Mon-a-Therm general purpose temperature probe-size 9 due to an error in its distribution control process.
- 2026-06-26Open, ClassifiedProcess change control
Medline Convenience kits containing recalled Swan-Ganz Catheters CV ANESTHESIA - ROOM SET UP DYNJ905503D DYNJ905503F DYNJ905503G
Kits contain Swan-Ganz catheters recalled by Becton Dickinson (BD). BD has received complaints of leaks/breakage involving failures of the (blue) proximal injectate lumen hub on these catheters. This has led to instances of leakage, lumen damage, and breakage, and may lead to infection, medication loss, and/or blood loss.
- 2026-06-24Open, ClassifiedNonconforming Material/Component
Medline Convenience Kits: 1) DYNJ905503F, Model Number: CV ANESTHESIA - ROOM SET UP; 2) DYNJ905503G, Model Number: CV ANESTHESIA - ROOM SET UP
The Medline Convenience Kits contain Arrow Kits and Sets that include Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection, USP and Bupivacaine Hydrochloride in Dextrose Injection, USP which were recalled due to quality issues identified during a recent FDA inspection of the supplier.
- 2026-05-28Open, ClassifiedComponent design/selection
Medline kits containing Huons Co. Bupivacaine HCL in Dextrose Injection, USP, labeled as: 1) ANESTHESIA TRAY, Medline SKU DYNJRA1355A; 2) SPINAL ANESTHESIA TRAY, Medline SKU DYNJRA2151.
Medline kits were distributed containing Huons Bupivacaine Hydrochloride in Dextrose Injection, USP, which was subsequently recalled due to quality issues, including microbiology testing data integrity concerns and reported efficacy complaints.
- 2026-05-07Open, ClassifiedProcess control
Medline Convenience Kits: 1) ANCILLARY PACK-LF, Model Number:DYNJ0185290G; 2) OPEN HEART ANESTHESIA ICC-A, Model Number:DYNJ905567A
Medline has identified issues related to calibration of the equipment used to sterilize and package the devices. All products were exposed to the validated sterilization and packaging cycles; however, the identified calibration issues have the potential to impact the sterility assurance level (SAL) of the Recalled Products.
- 2026-04-30Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm
Medline medical procedure kits, containing Medline Neuro Sponges, labeled as follows: PEDS AIRWAY PACK, Medline Kit Number SKU DYNJ86657A
During an internal review, Medline identified higher-than-expected endotoxin levels on a representative Medline neuro sponge product, indicating that in-market product may be out-of-specification for endotoxin.
- 2026-04-01Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm
Airway Exam Kit, DYKE1796
Kits contain recalled Olympus biopsy valves. Olympus is investigating an increase in complaints associated with rubber fragment detachment in the slit of single use biopsy valves. Potential consequences associated with detachment of fragments from valve include foreign body in patient's tracheobronchial tree, which may require intervention for removal. Other potential consequences include inflammatory response, hypoxia, and prolongation of procedure.
- 2026-02-17Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm
Medline Convenience Kits: 1) ANCILLARY PACK-LF, Model Number: DYNJ0185290G; 2) OPEN HEART ANESTHESIA ICC-A, Model Number: DYNJ905567A
Medline has identified issues related to calibration of the equipment used to sterilize and package the devices. All products were exposed to the validated sterilization and packaging cycles; however, the identified calibration issues have the potential to impact the sterility assurance level (SAL) of the Recalled Products.
- 2026-02-09Open, ClassifiedPackaging change control
Medline medical convenience kits packaged as: ANESTHESIA ARTLINE PACK, Kit SKU DYNJ47387B
Medline Industries, LP is issuing a recall for specific items and lots of Medline Kits containing BD ChloraPrep Triple Swabsticks which BD determined may exhibit an open seal on the packaging of the applicators.
- 2026-02-06Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm
Intubation Tray (Adult) containing Suction Catheter Kits SKU DYNJAA245B
A smaller open suction catheter, the 8 Fr Suction Catheter, may have been packed within the kit instead of the required 14 Fr Suction Catheter. Use of the smaller size catheter may result in hypoxia and/or respiratory failure related to partial or full airway obstruction. Airway obstruction may require immediate emergent medical intervention to prevent respiratory failure or death. Other potential outcomes include prolonged procedure, airway irritation, or prolonged dyspnea.
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