Recall StatusTerminated
Date Initiated2015-01-09
Date Terminated2016-09-27
Product Quantity300 units
Reason for Recall
Labeling; The affected product packaging is incorrectly labeled as being a cuffed oral ET tube; The correct product labeling is uncuffed nasal ET tube.
Firm Action
Teleflex Medical sent an " Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification" dated January 9, 2015, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer.
They were instructed to immediately discontinue use and quarantine any of the affected products, return the product and to complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgement Form even if they do not have the affected product in stock. Distributors were instructed to communicate the recall to any of their customers who may have received product included within the scope of the recall. Have the customers return any affected product to them, together with a completed Recall Acknowledgement Form.
Teleflex Medical is committed to providing high quality, safe and effective products. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this action may cause your operations. If you have any other questions, feel free to contact your local sales representative or Customer Service at 1-866-246-6990.
Root Cause
Labeling mix-ups
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution - US Distribution to the states of FL, GA, IL, KY, MA, MI, MO, MS, OH, TX, WA and WV., and to the countries of Canada and the Netherlands.
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.