| Class 3 Device Recall Sheridan T.T.X. Tracheal Tube Exchanger, Large Size | |
Date Initiated by Firm | September 27, 2006 |
Date Posted | November 02, 2006 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on August 12, 2009 |
Recall Number | Z-0129-2007 |
Recall Event ID |
36426 |
510(K)Number | K862347 |
Product Classification |
Tracheal Tube exchanger - Product Code LNZ
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Product | Sheridan T.T.X. Tracheal Tube Exchanger, Large Size for tracheal tube sizes 7.5 mm - 10.0 mm; a Rx, sterile, single use tracheal tube exchanger; Hudson Respiratory Care Inc., Temecula, CA 92589-9020, Manufactured in Mexico; catalog number (REF) 5-24006 |
Code Information |
catalog number (REF) 5-24006, lot number 1189037 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Teleflex Medical 2345 Waukegan Rd Ste 120 Bannockburn IL 60015-1580
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For Additional Information Contact | Ms. Julie McDowell 610-948-2836 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Biological indicator failed. Investigation eliminated all equipment and product related factors. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Other |
Action | Teleflex Medical sent Urgent Medical Device Recall letters dated 9/27/06 via UPS overnight to the direct accounts, informing them that the product did not pass validated sterility test requirements, and requesting that they cease use of the affected units and return them to Teleflex Medical for replacement. If the accounts further distributed the product, they were requested to conduct a sub-recall of the affected units from their customers. The accounts were instructed to complete and return by fax the enclosed Acknowledgement & Stock Status Form, indicating the number of units being returned for replacement. Any questions were directed to Linda Todd at 1-800-334-9751, ext. 4951. |
Quantity in Commerce | 80 units |
Distribution | Nationwide and Argentina, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, the Netherlands and New Zealand |
Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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510(K) Database | 510(K)s with Product Code = LNZ
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