CLASS II ONGOING Device recall · Reported 6 Nov 2024 · FDA Enforcement Report

Flex Extenders, 2" OD ID recalled by Westmed

Westmed is recalling Flex Extenders, 2" OD ID, distributed in 30 states. The recall was initiated on 27 Sep 2024 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesCatalog Number: S6411P UDI-DI codes: Each: 00709078012488 Case: 10709078012485 Lot Numbers: 0004294660 0004289136 0004291318 0004295361 Catalog Number: 7 5132 UDI-DI codes: Each: 00709078008405 Case: 10709078008402 Lot Numbers: 0004289133 0004289134 0004289135 0004289735 0004289736 0004289737 0004290327 0004290328 0004291315 0004291316 0004291317 0004291790 0004291791 0004292272 0004292273 0004292275 0004292717 0004293127 0004294432 0004294433 0004295069 0004295358 0004295458
Quantity recalled50,050 units

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-0263-2025
FDA event ID
95453
Recalling firm
Westmed, Tucson, AZ
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Recall initiated
27 Sep 2024
FDA classified
30 Oct 2024
Reported
6 Nov 2024
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Foreign Material

Timeline

27 Sep 2024Recall initiated by company
30 Oct 2024Classified by FDA+33 days
6 Nov 2024Published in enforcement report+7 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 connector within the circuit flex extender not meeting specifications resulting in a low connection force and as a result, the connector may leak or disconnect and may cause life threating conditions or death.

Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.

Product as listed by the FDA

1) Flex Extenders, 5.2" x 15mm OD x 15mm ID REF S6411P 2) Flex Extender, 5.2" x 15mm OD x 22/15mm ID REF 7 5132 The Westmed Flex Extenders are non invasive, single use/disposable, large bore, corrugated plastic tubes that provide a flexible, low resistance lightweight connection between breathing circuits and patient interface (tracheal tube, tracheostomy tube, or mask).

Where it was distributed

U.S.: AK, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TX, VA, VT, WA, and WV O.U.S.: N/A

AlaskaCaliforniaColoradoDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaIllinoisIndianaKentuckyMassachusettsMarylandMaineMichiganMinnesotaMissouriNorth CarolinaNebraskaNew HampshireNew JerseyNevada

Questions about this recall

Is Flex Extenders, 2" OD ID recalled?

Yes. Westmed recalled Flex Extenders, 2" OD ID on 27 Sep 2024. The recall is Class II and its status is Ongoing. Recall number Z-0263-2025.

Why was it recalled?

Due to connector within the circuit flex extender not meeting specifications resulting in a low connection force and as a result, the connector may leak or disconnect and may cause life threating conditions or death.

Which lots are affected?

Catalog Number: S6411P UDI-DI codes: Each: 00709078012488 Case: 10709078012485 Lot Numbers: 0004294660 0004289136 0004291318 0004295361 Catalog Number: 7 5132 UDI-DI codes: Each: 00709078008405 Case: 10709078008402 Lot Numbers: 0004289133 0004289134 0004289135 0004289735 0004289736 0004289737 0004290327 0004290328 0004291315 0004291316 0004291317 0004291790 0004291791 0004292272 0004292273 0004292275 0004292717 0004293127 0004294432 0004294433 0004295069 0004295358 0004295458

Where was it sold?

U.S.: AK, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TX, VA, VT, WA, and WV O.U.S.: N/A

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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