BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    Shiley FlexTra brand Flexible Dual-Cannula Tracheostomy Tube, Models: 358060, Size 6, FlexTra Cuffed; 358070, Size 7, FlexTra Cuffed; 358080, Size 8, FlexTra Cuffed; 358090, Size 9, FlexTra Cuffed; 358100, Size 10, FlexTra Cuffed; 359060, Size 6, FlexTra Uncuffed; 359070, Size 7, FlexTra Uncuffed; 359080, Size 8, FlexTra Uncuffed; 359090, Size 9, FlexTra Uncuffed; 359100, Size 10, FlexTra Uncuffed, Tyco Healthcare/Nellcor is currently responsible for Research and Development for this product. Tyco Healthcare/MMJ S.A. De C.V., Cuidad Juarez, Mexico manufactures the FlexTra Tracheostomy Tube. The product is sterilized at Sterigenics, located at Santa Teresa, New Mexico.

    Recall: Z-0721-05 · Initiated December 9, 2004

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-0721-05
    Event Number
    31273
    Firm
    Nellcor Puritan Bennett
    FEI Number
    2936999
    Product Code
    JDH
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Other
    Initiated
    December 9, 2004
    Posted
    April 22, 2005
    Terminated
    January 18, 2006
    Address
    4280 Hacienda Dr, Pleasanton, CA, 94588-2719

    Description

    Shiley FlexTra brand Flexible Dual-Cannula Tracheostomy Tube, Models: 358060, Size 6, FlexTra Cuffed; 358070, Size 7, FlexTra Cuffed; 358080, Size 8, FlexTra Cuffed; 358090, Size 9, FlexTra Cuffed; 358100, Size 10, FlexTra Cuffed; 359060, Size 6, FlexTra Uncuffed; 359070, Size 7, FlexTra Uncuffed; 359080, Size 8, FlexTra Uncuffed; 359090, Size 9, FlexTra Uncuffed; 359100, Size 10, FlexTra Uncuffed, Tyco Healthcare/Nellcor is currently responsible for Research and Development for this product. Tyco Healthcare/MMJ S.A. De C.V., Cuidad Juarez, Mexico manufactures the FlexTra Tracheostomy Tube. The product is sterilized at Sterigenics, located at Santa Teresa, New Mexico.

    Reason

    Outer cannula has the potential to separate from the head/flange assembly, leading to ineffective ventilation, which could result in serious injury.

    Action

    On 12/3/04, the firm issued letters to all its international consignees, informing them of the affected product and providing instructions on the recall.

    Distribution

    The firm has indicated that product was released for distribution to 7 consignees in US and to 17 foreign countries via international distribution centers. The firm has indicated that a very limited number of the product was distributed in the US to selected facilities that were participating in customer preference testing, after the device had received 510(k) clearance and all remaining stock was collected and returned to the company. Tyco Healthcare/Nellcor shipped Tyco Healthcare affiliate offices outside of the US. Foreign distribution include: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Holland, Italy, Norway, Poland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.

    Quantity

    323 units shipped to US Field Personnel or Healthcare facilities.