Parker Trach-Vac Endotracheal Tubes. Tyvek pouches, 10 per box. Product Usage: The product is an endotracheal tube with sub-glottic suction channel to remove secretions. It is used for intubating patients and used with a ventilator to provide oxygen or anesthetic agents to the patient.
FDA Recall Z-2243-2016 · Posted 2016-07-19
Recalling FirmParker Medical
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeBTR
Date Initiated2016-06-02
Date Terminated2017-01-31
Product Quantity5,500 units
Reason for Recall
Parker Medical announces a voluntary field action for the Parker Trach-Vac Endotracheal Tubes - (Endotracheal tube,with Parker Flex-Tip,Sub-Glottic Suction, High Volume low Pressure) due to tube kinking during use.
Firm Action
Customers were notified on June 2, 2016 that a recall was initiated via telephone. The information communicated identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to segregate the affected product for immediate pick-up. A Sales Representatives went to each hospital and retrieved all unused product.
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Distribution Pattern
US Nationwide Distribution in the states of KY, MO, FL, TN, and TX.
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.