FDA Recall Open, Classified

Sheridan SHER-I-SLIP and SOFT-TIP Intubating Stylets are intubating stylets manufactured from galvanized carbon steel and aluminum rods that are coated with a blue PVC or polypropylene outer covering and are designed to be placed inside an endotracheal tube to obtain a desired shape during intubation.

Recall: Z-2587-2017 · Initiated May 11, 2017

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2587-2017
Event Number
77330
Firm
Teleflex Medical
FEI Number
3005747797
Product Code
BSR
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Labeling mix-ups
Initiated
May 11, 2017
Address
2917 Weck Dr, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27709-0186

Description

Sheridan SHER-I-SLIP and SOFT-TIP Intubating Stylets are intubating stylets manufactured from galvanized carbon steel and aluminum rods that are coated with a blue PVC or polypropylene outer covering and are designed to be placed inside an endotracheal tube to obtain a desired shape during intubation.

Reason

Product size listed on the labeling is incorrect.

Action

Recall letters were sent to consignees on 5/11/2017 asking them to check inventory and immediately discontinue use of the product. The letter included a reply form to be returned. A separate letter was sent to distributors requesting that they conduct a sub-recall.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of CT, FL, ID, IN, KY, MA, MI, MN, MO, NE, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, RI, SD, TX, UT, WA and countries of Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Israel, & Portugal

Quantity

21,690 eaches