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Terminated

ISIS HVT Tracheal Tube Cuffed with Subglottic Secretion Suction Port, 7.5, 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.

FDA Recall Z-0953-2014 · Posted 2014-02-21

Recalling FirmTeleflex Medical
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeBTR
Date Initiated2014-01-06
Date Terminated2016-06-17
Product Quantity190,871 each (148, 275 US)

Reason for Recall

The tracheal tube can kink during patient use.

Firm 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.

Root Cause

Other

Distribution Pattern

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.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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