FDA Recall Terminated

Suction Instrument with Tubing, Catalog No. 305. Instrument: Yankauer without Vent. *Tubing: 10'' x 1/4'' I.D. Non-Conductive. Sterile, Single Use, Latex Free. Rx ONLY. busse Hospital Disposables Hauppauge, NY 11788. --- Classification Name: Unit, Suction Operatory. Class I device, 510 (k) exempt, Device Listing Number A715729. Product comprises 2 components: a Yankauer made from K-Resin and tubing made from PVC. Each instrument is packed in a flexible packaging comprising Tyvek(R) and plastic film. There are 20 units per shipping carton.

Recall: Z-0845-04 · Initiated April 13, 2004

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0845-04
Event Number
28815
Firm
Busse Hospital Disposables
FEI Number
2433012
Product Code
EBR
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
April 13, 2004
Posted
July 20, 2004
Terminated
February 18, 2005
Address
75 Arkay Drive, Hauppauge, NY, 11788-3707

Description

Suction Instrument with Tubing, Catalog No. 305. Instrument: Yankauer without Vent. *Tubing: 10'' x 1/4'' I.D. Non-Conductive. Sterile, Single Use, Latex Free. Rx ONLY. busse Hospital Disposables Hauppauge, NY 11788. --- Classification Name: Unit, Suction Operatory. Class I device, 510 (k) exempt, Device Listing Number A715729. Product comprises 2 components: a Yankauer made from K-Resin and tubing made from PVC. Each instrument is packed in a flexible packaging comprising Tyvek(R) and plastic film. There are 20 units per shipping carton.

Reason

Firm received complaints of "melting" at tubing connection. The connecting part of the Yankauer becomes soft after extended direct contact with the PVC tubing. This results in a slower rate of suction.

Action

Urgent Product Recall Letters and Response Forms were sent to the consignees via Registered Mail on 4/13/04.

Distribution

Distributors and end users (hospitals, fire departments/EMS) located nationwide, in Puerto Rico, St. Thomas, Canada, Dominican Republic, Panama, Uganda, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.