3M V.A.C. VIA Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System REF: VIAKIT077D01/US - V.A.C. VIA 7 Day Kit VIAKIT07S05/AU - V.A
Summary
The FDA issued a Class II for 3M V.A.C. VIA Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System REF: VIAKIT077D01/US - V. by KCI USA, INC.. Reason: Due to increase in complaints related to leak alarms.
Details
Source
Device Recall
External ID
Z-1176-2025
Action Date
2025-02-26
Status
Ongoing
Category
device
Product Description
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
Lot/Code Info: 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
Quantity Affected: 2,169
Reason for Recall
Due to increase in complaints related to leak alarms
Distribution
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.
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall Initiated: 2025-01-17
Company
San Antonio, TX
Context & Analysis
This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.
This was one of 167 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 403 device-related FDA actions this month.
KCI USA, INC. has 4 FDA actions in our database, including 3 recalls and 1 clearance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Class II recall?
A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.
What should I do if I have this product?
Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (KCI USA, INC.) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.
How often does KCI USA, INC. have FDA actions?
KCI USA, INC. has 4 FDA actions in our database, including 3 recalls and 1 device clearance.
Where can I find the official FDA record?
The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-1176-2025" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.
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