FDA Recall Terminated

Bioseal Trachea Extender 1/pl 50pk/Cs, REF TRAX01/50, LOT XXXX, STERILE EO, Single Use Only, Date of Manufacture XXXX, Expiration Date XXXX, LF, UDI: (01) 00630094916019 - Product Usage: Airway connectors intended to connect a breathing gas source to a tracheal tube, tracheostomy tube, or mask.

Recall: Z-2795-2020 · Initiated August 15, 2019

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2795-2020
Event Number
85288
Firm
Bioseal Corporation
FEI Number
2027062
Product Code
BZA
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Component design/selection
Initiated
August 15, 2019
Terminated
March 4, 2021
Address
167 W Orangethorpe Ave, Placentia, CA, 92870-6922

Description

Bioseal Trachea Extender 1/pl 50pk/Cs, REF TRAX01/50, LOT XXXX, STERILE EO, Single Use Only, Date of Manufacture XXXX, Expiration Date XXXX, LF, UDI: (01) 00630094916019 - Product Usage: Airway connectors intended to connect a breathing gas source to a tracheal tube, tracheostomy tube, or mask.

Reason

The reported stress crack in the port of the swivel elbow where the flip cap is inserted could result in leakage from the breathing system resulting in the prescribed ventilation not being delivered to the patient. These cracks could possibly leak if they reach a significant size and pose a serious heath risk to patient.

Action

On 8/15/2019, the firm sent an "Urgent: Medical Device Recall" letter via email followed up by phone calls to its customers to inform them the firm is voluntarily recalling product that has been affected by an urgent medical device recall from Intersurgical, Inc. There appears to be a potential portal crack with the Swivel Elbow component where the flip cap is inserted. It seems these cracks could possibly leak if they reach a significant size that may pose a serious health risk to the patient. The reported stress crack could result in leakage from the breathing system allowing the prescribed ventilation not being delivered to the patient. The firm is instructing customers to review their records if they have received the affected part (TRAX01/50) and its associated lots being recalled by Intersurgical, Inc. Please discontinue use of the product and complete the response form listing the quantity of affected product on hand via email to [email protected]. Negative response is also requested when completing the form. Once the competed form are received the firm will forward product return information, if applicable. If the affected product has been transferred to another individual, another department or another location in your organization, you are required by FDA regulations to notify them of this recall communication. Any questions regarding this matter, please contact customer service at 800-441-7325, Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm PST. Adverse reactions or quality problem experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting Program.

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution including in the state of CA.

Quantity

900 units