FDA Recall Terminated

ISIS HVT Tracheal Tube Cuffed with Subglottic Secretion Suction Port, 6.5, Rx only, Product Usage: A tracheal tube is a device inserted into a patients trachea via the nose or mouth and used to maintain an open airway.

Recall: Z-0951-2014 · Initiated January 6, 2014

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0951-2014
Event Number
67266
Firm
Teleflex Medical
FEI Number
3005747797
Product Code
BTR
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
January 6, 2014
Posted
February 21, 2014
Terminated
June 17, 2016
Address
2917 Weck Dr., Research Triangle Park, NC, 27709

Description

ISIS HVT Tracheal Tube Cuffed with Subglottic Secretion Suction Port, 6.5, Rx only, Product Usage: A tracheal tube is a device inserted into a patients trachea via the nose or mouth and used to maintain an open airway.

Reason

The tracheal tube can kink during patient use.

Action

Teleflex Medical sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated January 6, 2014, to all affected consignees. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the consignee. Consignees were instructed to immediately discontinue use and quarantine any affected product. Return the product by completing the enclosed Recall Ackknowledgment Form and fax it to 1-866-804-9881, Attn: Customer Service to receive a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) number and instructions for the return of the affected product to Teleflex Medical. Consignees with no affected stock, should also complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgment Form and fax it to 1-866-804-9881. Consignees with questions were instructed to call 1-866-246-6990. For questions regarding this recall call 919-572-8014.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) Puerto Rico and Internationally to Canada, Barbados, Buenos Aires, Bolivia, El Salvador, Mexico, Columbia, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Barbados, Belgium, South Korea, Thailand, New Zealand, Netherlands.

Quantity

190,871 each (148, 275 US)