FDA Recall Terminated

UniPerc(R) Adjustable Flange Tracheostomy Tube kit, Reorder Number 100/897/080 CZ The UniPerc(R) Tracheostomy Tubes can be used during the surgical placement of a stoma or as a replacement tube to an already existing stoma for patients with larger necks. The tracheostomy tubes are removed and may be replaced after no more than 30 days with an identical device. The range may include the following configurations: cuffed or uncuffed tracheostomy tubes, tracheostomy tube inner cannula, cleaning brushes and tracheostomy tube holder.

Recall: Z-3213-2017 · Initiated August 14, 2017

Recall

Recall Number
Z-3213-2017
Event Number
77957
Firm
Smiths Medical ASD Inc.
FEI Number
3012307300
Product Code
JOH
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Initiated
August 14, 2017
Terminated
June 18, 2019
Address
6000 Nathan Ln N, Minneapolis, MN, 55442-1690

Description

UniPerc(R) Adjustable Flange Tracheostomy Tube kit, Reorder Number 100/897/080 CZ The UniPerc(R) Tracheostomy Tubes can be used during the surgical placement of a stoma or as a replacement tube to an already existing stoma for patients with larger necks. The tracheostomy tubes are removed and may be replaced after no more than 30 days with an identical device. The range may include the following configurations: cuffed or uncuffed tracheostomy tubes, tracheostomy tube inner cannula, cleaning brushes and tracheostomy tube holder.

Reason

Smiths Medical became aware that one lot of the 8.0mm UniPerc(R) Adjustable Flange Tracheostomy Tube kit, product reorder number 100/897/080 CZ, lot number 3308971, contains an incorrect 9.0mm sized obturator instead of the correct 8.0mm sized obturator.

Action

Smiths Medical sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated August 7, 2017. The consignees were directed to identify the recalled product, return it to Stericycle, and respond to the recalling firm within 10 days of receipt. For further questions, please call (763) 383-3000.

Distribution

INTERNATIONAL ONLY: GB, FR, AT, DE, IT, SE, IE, BE, ES, LU

Quantity

89 units