Portex Uncuffed Oral/Nasal Tracheal Tubes, Siliconised 3.5mm x 19cm Reference Number: 100/111/035
FDA Recall Z-0993-03 · Posted 2003-07-19
Recalling FirmPortex Ltd.
Recall StatusTerminated
Date Initiated2003-05-16
Date Terminated2006-05-02
Product Quantity270 units
Reason for Recall
Tracheal tubes may be non-sterile
Firm Action
Portex Inc. Keene,NH initiated the recall by telephone to direct accounts on 5/16/03. A follow-up Recall Notification letter was issued by Federal Express on May 17, 2003. Dealers were asked to provide a consignee list or contact their accounts directly. Unused product is requested to be returned from the distributors and medical facilities.
Root Cause
Other
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.