FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

LMA Esophageal Intubation Detector (EID), Catalog Number EID100 The device is used to assist verification of placement of the endotracheal tube or esophageal/tracheal double lumen tube. This device is to be used as an adjunct to assess intubation. Its purpose is not to eliminate clinical judgment

Recall: Z-2022-2012 · Reported July 25, 2012

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-2022-2012
Event ID
62337
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Product Type
Devices
Firm
LMA North America Inc
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
July 25, 2012
Initiation Date
May 23, 2012
Classification Date
July 17, 2012
Termination Date
December 26, 2012
Address
4660 La Jolla Village Dr Ste 900, San Diego, CA, 92122-4608, United States

Description

LMA Esophageal Intubation Detector (EID), Catalog Number EID100 The device is used to assist verification of placement of the endotracheal tube or esophageal/tracheal double lumen tube. This device is to be used as an adjunct to assess intubation. Its purpose is not to eliminate clinical judgment

Reason

The recall was initiated because LMANA has received a complaint that the Esophageal Intubation Detector (EID100) has a potential to create a false positive if used on a patient during confirmation of intubation.

Code Info

2009 Lot # 90923A, 91222A. 2010 Lot# 00327A, 00518A, 00623A, 00831B, 01013A, 01103A, 01214A. 2011 Lot# 10110A, 10301B, 10423A, 10530A, 10602A, 10703A, 10804A, 11004A. 2012 Lot# 120104, 120414.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution--USA (nationwide) and the countries of Canada, United Kingdom, ZA, and Australia.

Quantity

18,799 units