Sheridan Sher-I-Bronch Left Endobronchial Tube; an Rx, sterile, sinlge use endobronchial tube with modified tip for left bronchial intubation, 37 Fr.; Hudson Respiratory Care Inc., Temecula, CA 92589-9020, Manufactured in Mexico; sold under the following catalog numbers: a) catalog number (REF) V5-16037: Novaplus Sterile Sher-I-Bronch Endobronchial Tube for Left Bronchial Intubation, 37 Fr., Novation Corporation, Irving, TX 75062 b) catalog number (REF) 5-16037: Hudson RCI Sheridan Sher-I-Bronch Endobronchial Tube for Left Bronchial Intubation, 37 Fr.
FDA Recall Z-0680-05 · Posted 2005-04-06
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Recalling FirmTeleflex Medical
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeCBI
Date Initiated2005-02-23
Date Terminated2006-07-31
Reason for Recall
The distal end of the tube may be printed incorrectly, with catalog numbers V5-16037 and 5-16037 stating 'Bronchial - Right' instead of 'Bronchial - Left', and catalog number 5-16137 stating 'Bronchial - Left' instead of 'Bronchial - Right'.
Firm Action
Customers were notified via Federal Express, Next Business Day Delivery, on February 23, 2005. The accounts were informed of the mislabeling and were instructed to inspect the product lots for any incorrectly printed devices, comparing the writing on the sleeve of the blue bronchial tube with the package label which is correct, and to return all identified affected product to Teleflex Medical, Hudson RCI.
Root Cause
Other
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide and internationally to Argentina, Canada, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, Korea, the Netherlands, South Africa and Vietnam.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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