FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#31341

Product

Portex Tracheal Tube Guide 15 Fr, non-sterile Catalog Number: 153013

FDA product code
BSRStylet, Tracheal Tube
Device class
Class 1
Medical specialty
Anesthesiology
510(k) numbers
K902180
Affected lot / code info
Lot Number: K221961

Why it was recalled

Tracheal tube guide mislabeled as a 15 Fr instead of a 10 Fr

Root cause (FDA determination)

Other

Action the firm took

Smiths Medical notified consignees by letter dated 1/26/04 by FedEx. Customers are requested to inspect their inventory for the size. Incorrectly labeled product is to be returned for credit or replacement. Customers and dealers are directed to fax back the attached Reply Letter.

Recalling firm

Firm
Smiths Medical ASD, Inc
Address
10 Bowman Dr, Keene, New Hampshire 03431-5043

Distribution

Distribution pattern
CA, CO, FL, GA, IN, MA, MD, MI. NH, NC, NY, TX, WA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2004-01-26
Posted by FDA
2004-07-20
Terminated
2012-05-08
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #31341. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.