FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#183680

Product

ClearPro Closed Suction Catheter, Model DYNCPDS14T, 14 Fr FOR ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE - Product Usage: Catheters are intended for endotracheal suction of adult patients with artificial airways. Single use only.

FDA product code
BSYCatheters, Suction, Tracheobronchial
Device class
Class 1
Medical specialty
Anesthesiology
Affected lot / code info
Model: DYNCPDS14T, Lots 06919010016 and 06919020016

Why it was recalled

There have been reports of the suction catheter coming apart from the device assembly during use.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Process control

Action the firm took

Medline Industries, Inc. sent formal letters with response forms to each consignee affected via first class mail on 09/01/2020. Customers are asked to perform subrecalls as necessary. Consignees are asked to complete a response form a return via fax or email. Each response received will be recorded and subsequent letters will be initiated to non-responders. Recalled product at the consignee site should be destroyed at the consignee location per their local and state regulations. The recalling firm is not asking for product to be returned.

Recalling firm

Firm
Medline Industries Inc
Address
3 Lakes Dr, Northfield, Illinois 60093-2753

Distribution

Distribution pattern
62 US consignees; 1 government consignee, 4 foreign consignees

Timeline

Recall initiated
2020-09-01
Terminated
2022-05-27
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #183680. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.