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Z-1912-2019Class I

Teleflex HUDSON RDI NEONATAL ConchaSmart Breathing Circuit with Dual Heated Limb and ConchaSmart Column: a)...

Teleflex Medical / initiated 2019-05-10 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

Teleflex Medical began a recall of Teleflex HUDSON RDI NEONATAL ConchaSmart Breathing Circuit with Dual Heated Limb and ConchaSmart Column: a) REF 870-07KIT b) REF 870-09KIT Product Usage: The... on . FDA classified it as Class I and gives the reason as "Reported complaints of cracks being observed, prior to use, on swivel wye adaptors of the Neonatal ConchaSmart Breathing Circuit". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1912-2019
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Teleflex Medical
Product
Teleflex HUDSON RDI NEONATAL ConchaSmart Breathing Circuit with Dual Heated Limb and ConchaSmart Column: a) REF 870-07KIT b) REF 870-09KIT Product Usage: The Neonatal ConchaSmart breathing circuits are intended to deliver humidified breathing gases for administration to an infant/neonate patient. These gases may be delivered by nasal prongs using the CareFusion Infant Flow system and the single limb circuit, or through bypassing upper airways, for example through the use of an endotracheal tube with the dual limb configuration.
Product code
BZE Heater, Breathing System W/Wo Controller (Not Humidifier Or Nebulizer
Reason for recall
Reported complaints of cracks being observed, prior to use, on swivel wye adaptors of the Neonatal ConchaSmart Breathing Circuit.
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Process control
Action
The firm initiated the recall by email on May 10, 2019. The recall notice requested the return of the product. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to 1. If you have affected stock in inventory, immediately discontinue use and quarantine the products. 2. Please complete the enclosed Acknowledgement Form as soon as possible indicating whether you do or do not have stock and fax it to 1-855-419-8507 or email to [email protected]. A customer service representative will contact you with a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) number and provide instructions for the return of products. For questions contact Customer Service at 1-866-396-2111.
Quantity in commerce
20 units
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution in the states of AL, TX
Product codes and lots
Lot/ Batch Number GTIN a) 74L1802045 14026704611154 b) 74L1802044 14026704611161

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-1912-2019
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-1912-2019Class ITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated