CLASS II ONGOING Device recall · Reported 26 Feb 2025 · FDA Enforcement Report
3M V.A.C. VIA Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System recalled by Kci Usa
Kci Usa is recalling 3M V.A.C. VIA Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 17 Jan 2025 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-1176-2025
- FDA event ID
- 96070
- Recalling firm
- Kci Usa, San Antonio, TX
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 17 Jan 2025
- FDA classified
- 14 Feb 2025
- Reported
- 26 Feb 2025
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Packaging Defects
- Device type
- Hip & Knee Implants
Timeline
| 17 Jan 2025 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 14 Feb 2025 | Classified by FDA | +28 days |
| 26 Feb 2025 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Due to increase in complaints related to leak alarms
Packaging recalls include wrong labels, wrong products in the wrong bottle, missing leaflets, short-filled or empty capsules and seals that fail.
Product as listed by the FDA
3M V.A.C. VIA Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System REF: VIAKIT077D01/US - V.A.C. VIA 7 Day Kit VIAKIT07S05/AU - V.A.C. VIA Starter Kit 65-Pack VIAKIT077D01/GB - V.A.C. VIA 7 Day Kit, Single Shipper
Where it was distributed
Worldwide - U.S. Nationwide distribution including in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV and WY. The countries of Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, UAE and UK.
Nationwide AlaskaAlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDistrict of ColumbiaDelawareFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusetts
Questions about this recall
Is 3M V.A.C. VIA Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System recalled?
Yes. Kci Usa recalled 3M V.A.C. VIA Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System on 17 Jan 2025. The recall is Class II and its status is Ongoing. Recall number Z-1176-2025.
Why was it recalled?
Due to increase in complaints related to leak alarms
Which lots are affected?
VIAKIT077D01/US V.A.C. VIA 7 DAY KIT UDI-DI code: 00849554002388 Assembly Item Number: VIAKIT077D01/USV003 Lot Numbers: C17525V003 C17557V003 VIAKIT07S05/AU V.A.C. VIA STARTER KIT 5-PACK UDI-DI code: 00849554002401 Assembly Item Number: VIAKIT07S05/AUV003 Lot Number: C16937V003 VIAKIT077D01/GB V.A.C. VIA 7 DAY KIT, SINGLE SHIPPER UDI-DI code: 00849554002364 Assembly Item Number: VIAKIT077D01/GBV003 Lot Numbers: C16936V003 C17027V003
Where was it sold?
Worldwide - U.S. Nationwide distribution including in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV and WY. The countries of Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, UAE and UK.
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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