Recall of Heated Ventilator Circuit

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Teleflex Medical.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    72731
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0419-2016
  • Event Initiated Date
    2014-04-17
  • Event Date Posted
    2015-12-15
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
  • Event Terminated Date
    2015-12-16
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Humidifier, respiratory gas, (direct patient interface) - Product Code BTT
  • Reason
    Product is being recalled due to complaints that the inspiratory and expiratory tubes are transposed.
  • Action
    Teleflex sent an "Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification" dated April 17, 2014, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Our records indicate that you have received products that are subject to this voluntary recall. We are now notifying our customers to take the following actions: 1. If you have affected stock, immediately discontinue use and quarantine any products with the product and lot numbers listed above. 2. To return product, complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgement Form and fax it to 1-866- 804-9881, Attn: Customer Service. This will allow us to document the amount of product you have on hand for return. A customer service representative will contact you with a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) Number and will provide instructions for the return of product to Teleflex Medical. 3. If you have no affected stock, please complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgment Form and fax it to 1-866-804-9881, Attn: Customer Service. This will allow us to document your receipt of this letter. Teleflex Medical is committed to providing high quality, safe and effective products. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this action may cause your operations. If you have any other questions, feel free to contact your local sales representative or Customer Service at 1-866-246-6990.

Device

  • Model / Serial
    Lot Numbers : 02K1300128 and 02L1302324
  • Product Classification
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    US Distribution to the states of : AL, AZ, CA, GA, IL, KY, LA, MA, MI, MN, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX and WA.
  • Product Description
    Hudson RCI Adult Universal Ventilator Circuit, Duel Heated Limb and Hudson RCI Adult Heated Wire Circuit Kit with Column
  • Manufacturer

Manufacturer

  • Manufacturer Address
    Teleflex Medical, 4024 Stirrup Creek Dr, Durham NC 27703-9000
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
  • Source
    USFDA