Apparatus, Suction, Operating-Room, Wall Vacuum Powered
FDA adverse event reports and recall history for apparatus, suction, operating-room, wall vacuum powered (product code GCX), from the public MAUDE/AEMS corpus and the live FDA recall database.
- Total reports
- 1,708
- Deaths
- 21
- Injuries
- 104
- Malfunctions
- 1,546
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
- 2026-01-28Open, ClassifiedError in labeling
Chest Drainage Units and Accessories: Product Code Description 1. 8888571562 Cardinal Health Sentinel Seal CDU 2. 8888571513 Cardinal Health Sentinel Seal CDU, Dual Drain 3. 8888571489 Cardinal Health Sentinel Seal CDU, with Easy Change Connector 4. 8888571370 Cardinal Health Altitude CDU, Dry Suction, with Easy Change Connector 5. 8888571299 Cardinal Health Aqua-Seal CDU, Wet Suction 6. 8888571406 Cardinal Health Aqua-Seal CDU, Wet Suction, Dual Drain 7. 8888571315 Cardinal Health Aqua-Seal CDU, Wet Suction, with Easy Change Connector 8. 8884713100 Cardinal Health Thora-Seal Basic CDU, One Chamber, 2000 mL 9. 1814713105 OUSOnly - Cardinal Health Thora-Seal Basic CDU, One Chamber, 2000 mL (Bottle only) 10. 1180571570 OUSOnly - Cardinal Health Thora-Seal CDU, Two Chamber System, 2600 mL 11. 8884713308 Cardinal Health Thora-Seal CDU, Three Chamber System, 2500 mL 12. 8884713900 Cardinal Health Thora-Seal Replacement Collection Chamber, 2500 mL
The firm is updating the IFU to clarify the intended patient population for the identified chest drainage units and accessories as adults, 18 years and older. When used on infants, the CDU may not demonstrate tidaling/bubbling, which may confound the clinician's assessment of device functionality and lead to inadequate/inappropriate treatment/therapy, delay to treatment/therapy, and prolonged hospitalization.
- 2025-07-23Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm
Stryker, StrykeFlow REF: 0250070520 / 2, Disposable Suction/Irrigator with Disposable Tip
Due to complaints their is the potential that irrigation solution may leaked into the handpiece and battery pack causing it to malfunction.
- 2024-12-31Open, ClassifiedProcess control
SUC-4300S, Rigid Intracardiac Sucker Fluted Tip; 1/4" (6.4mm) connector 13" (33cm) length. Indicated for handheld use only to remove excess fluid from the surgical field.
Incomplete or partial pouch seals, which may result in a breach in the sterility.
- 2024-01-18Open, ClassifiedProcess control
CardinalHealth Suction Canister Liner, MEDI-VAC CRD, REF 65651-510
The above-listed lots of Cardinal Health Medi-Vac CRD" Suction Canister Liners 1L may experience loss of suction on low or low intermittent suction settings, due to a misalignment of the liner with the outer hard canister.
- 2024-01-18Open, ClassifiedProcess control
Cardinal Health MEDI-VAC CRD Suction Canister Liner, 1000 mL Suction Canister Liner Kit with 5 mm 1.8 m Tube, REF 65651-516
The above-listed lots of Cardinal Health Medi-Vac CRD" Suction Canister Liners 1L may experience loss of suction on low or low intermittent suction settings, due to a misalignment of the liner with the outer hard canister.
- 2024-01-18Open, ClassifiedProcess control
Cardinal Health Suction Canister Liner, MEDI-VAC CRD 1000 mL Suction Canister Liner Kit with 6 mm 1.8 m Tube, REF 65651-517
The above-listed lots of Cardinal Health Medi-Vac CRD" Suction Canister Liners 1L may experience loss of suction on low or low intermittent suction settings, due to a misalignment of the liner with the outer hard canister.
- 2013-12-06TerminatedProcess control
Product is labeled in part: LIST NO. 43449; RECEPTAL CANISTER; DO NOT FILL 900 ABOVE THIS LINE; Product of China; Hospira, Inc.,; Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA. Used to isolate suction waste during surgeries, or to clear patient airways, throat or wounds to allow treatment.
Hospira has recieved reports that the vacuum needed to create suction with the 1L Receptal System cannot be achieved due to the canister and liner not properly seating.
- 2013-05-03TerminatedError in labeling
Stryker Irrigator Reusable Tips: 5mm X 32cm Regular Tip, Vented, Metal Finish. Suction irrigator tips aid in cleaning and clearing the operative site during laparoscopic surgery.
The pre-vacuum steam sterilization (wrapped method) temperature in the Instructions for Use incorrectly listed 121-123C , instead of the correct 132-133C.
- 2013-05-03TerminatedError in labeling
Stryker Irrigator Reusable Tips: 5mm X 32cm Regular Tip, Vented, Metal Finish. Suction irrigator tips aid in cleaning and clearing the operative site during laparoscopic surgery.
The pre-vacuum steam sterilization (wrapped method) temperature in the Instructions for Use incorrectly listed 121-123C , instead of the correct 132-133C.
- 2013-05-03TerminatedError in labeling
Stryker Irrigator Reusable Tips: 10mm X 32cm Pool Suction Tip, Metal Finish. Suction irrigator tips aid in cleaning and clearing the operative site during laparoscopic surgery.
The pre-vacuum steam sterilization (wrapped method) temperature in the Instructions for Use incorrectly listed 121-123C , instead of the correct 132-133C.
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