FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#44606

Product

Blue Line Ultra Tracheostomy Tube 8.00mm Inner Cannula REF 100/858/080

FDA product code
BTOTube, Tracheostomy (W/Wo Connector)
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Anesthesiology
510(k) numbers
K030381
Affected lot / code info
Lot 490694

Why it was recalled

Mislabeled Product labeled as 8.0mm inner cannula, may contain a 9.0mm

Root cause (FDA determination)

Other

Action the firm took

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc. notified US customers by letter dated 3/7/06. Accounts are requested to return inventory.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2006-03-07
Posted by FDA
2006-04-06
Terminated
2012-05-08
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #44606. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.