Philips (NYSE:PHG) is revealing a recall it began last month of eight lots of infant and neonatal carbon dioxide sampling lines after learning from their manufacturer, Oridion Systems Ltd., that they may contain hair-like plastic strands that infant patients might inhale.
No injuries have been reported from the potential problem, according to the Andover, Mass.-based health care and consumer products conglomerate. Oridion has also issued a recall of the devices, which are used to monitor exhaled CO2 levels during ventilation of infants and neonates.
"According to Oridion, the manufacturer of the devices, dislodged plastic strands may be found within the airway adapter which may then become inhaled by the patient," Philips said in a press release. "The strands are typically 5mm long and 100 microns in diameter, about the thickness of a human hair."
The company is replacing the recalled product at no charge and has a website with more information on which lots are affected. Here are the product names and lot numbers of the recall:
| Product | Product Description | Product Lot Codes |
| M1923A | Philips Filterline H Set Infant/Neo | M8330M10 |
| M8386N10 | ||
| M8411P10 | ||
| M8451P10 | ||
| M8477A11 | ||
| M8514A11 | ||
| M8572B11 | ||
| 989803159581 | Philips Vitaline H Set Infant/Neo | M8409P10 |
