Recall Z-2315-2019 ยท BTR Tube, Tracheal (W/Wo Connector)
Teleflex Medical
Hudson RCI Sheridan Uncuffed: a) 2.0 mm, REF 5-10404 b) 2.5 mm, REF 5-10405 c) 3.0 mm, REF 5-10406 d) 3.5 mm, REF 5-10407 e) 4.0 mm, REF 5-10408 f) 4.5 mm, REF 5-10409 g) 5.0 mm, REF 5-10410 h) 5.5 mm, REF 5-10411 i) 6.0 mm, REF 5-10412 j) 6.5 mm, REF 5-10413 k) 7.0 mm, REF 5-10414 Product Usage: Tracheal tube/airway management
| Date | Sep 9, 2019 (initiated Jul 30, 2019) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Reported complaints indicate an increased incidence of specific lots of the 15 mm Sheridan connector becoming disconnected from the endotracheal tube (ETT). Disconnection from the breathing circuit may result in insufficient oxygenation, requiring medical intervention. |
| Root cause | Process control |
| Action | Teleflex sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated July 30, 2019 to affected customers. The letter explains the problem and requests the consignee discontinue use and quarantine of any of the recalled products then to notify Teleflex. The firm is requesting the return of the affected products. For questions, contact your local sales representative or Customer Service at 1-866-396-2111. |
| Quantity | 170740 units |
| Distribution | US Nationwide Distribution |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K822082 | SHERIDAN/HVT,CF, UNCUFFED Sheridan Catheter Corp., Aug 10, 1982 |