—#146015

Product

Sterile Sheridan/HVT Cuffed, Murphy Eye, Tracheal Tube, Ref: V5-10314, ID: 7.0 mm, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Teleflex Incorporated. A tracheal tube is inserted into a patients mouth or nose for airway management.

FDA product code: BTR — Tube, Tracheal (W/Wo Connector)
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Anesthesiology
510(k) numbers: K822082
Affected lot / code info: Lot 73F1500606

Why it was recalled

The labeling of some units indicates that it contains a size 7mm tracheal tube, but may contain a size 7.5mm tracheal tube.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Error in labeling

Action the firm took

The firm, Teleflex Medical, sent an "Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification" letter dated May 5, 2016 to its accounts/customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to immediately discontinue distribution and quarantine product; communicate this recall to any of your customers who have received product; have your customers return to you any affected product with Recall Acknowledgement Form; contact Teleflex Medical Customer Service for more information at 1-866-246-6990; and complete and return Recall Acknowledgment Form via fax to 1-855-419-850, Attn: Customer Service or email to recalls@teleflex.com, even if you and your customers have no affected stock/product. Teleflex will provide you with instructions for the return of product. If you have any other questions, feel free to contact your local sales representative or Customer Service at 1-866-246-6990.

Recalling firm

Firm: Teleflex Medical
Address: 2917 Weck Dr, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709-0186

Distribution

Distribution pattern: US Distribution to states of: AL, AZ, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NY, NC, OK, PA, RI, TX and UT.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2016-05-05
Posted by FDA: 2016-06-09
Terminated: 2017-08-25
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #146015. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.