Recall Z-1357-2023 ยท JOH Tube Tracheostomy And Tube Cuff
Covidien
Shiley Adult Flexible Tracheostomy Tube with TaperGuard Cuff, and Cuffless: Disposable Inner Cannula or Reusable Inner Cannula (REF, Product Description): 10CN10H, 10.0MM SHILEY CUFFED TRACH CAN; 10CN10R, 10.0MM ADT FLEX TRACH W TG CUFF; 10UN10A, 10.0MM UNCUFF TRACH TUBE X1; 10UN10H, 10.0MM SHILEY CUFFLESS TRACH C; 10UN10R, 10.0MM ADT FLEX TRACH CUFFLESS; 4CN65A, 6.5MM TRACH TUBE W TG CUFF X1; 4CN
| Date | Apr 19, 2023 (initiated Mar 24, 2023) |
| Status | Open, Classified |
| Reason | A manufacturing error, resulted in a less than specified diameter of adult flexible tracheostomy tube connectors, which results in unsecure connections with 15mm caps and other 15mm circuit components and accessories. An unsecure connection could lead to respiratory failure, dyspnea, treatment delay, tissue injury, or bleeding. |
| Root cause | Component change control |
| Action | On 3/24/23, recall notices were mailed to risk managers and directors of respiratory care. Tracheostomy Tubes that do not securely attach or stay attached to caps or accessories should not be used. 1) All affected unused product should be quarantined and returned to the recalling firm. 2) Complete and then return the customer confirmation form to rs.gmbfcamitg@medtronic.com 3) Pass on this notice to all those who need to be aware within your organization or to any organization where the potentially affected product from the specified lots has been transferred or distributed. 4) If purchased |
| Quantity | 599,187 |
| Distribution | Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of PR, CA, FL, MN, PA, AZ, IL, TN, OH, MI, GA, KS, HI, MD, AK, NY, NE, IA, OK, VA, ND, MO, NC, SC, KY, OR, IN, WA, TX, WI, CT, MA, WV, CO, VT, NJ, SD, AR, AL, MS, LA, DE, MT, WY, DC, UT, NV, NH, RI, ID, NM, ME and the countries of Algeri |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |