Z-0844-04

Suction Instrument with Tubing, Catalog No. 303. Instrument: Yankauer with Vent. *Tubing: 6'' x 1/4'' I.D...

Name: Z-0844-04 Suction Instrument with Tubing, Catalog No. 303. Instrument: Yankauer with Vent. *Tubing: 6'' x 1/4'' I.D...
Creator: Busse Hospital Disposables
Published: 2004-04-13
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Busse Hospital Disposables / initiated 2004-04-13 / Terminated

FDA source

Busse Hospital Disposables began a recall of Suction Instrument with Tubing, Catalog No. 303. Instrument: Yankauer with Vent. *Tubing: 6'' x 1/4'' I.D. Non-Conductive. Sterile, Single Use, Latex Free. Rx... on 2004-04-13. The reason FDA records is "Firm received complaints of "melting" at tubing connection. The connecting part of the Yankauer becomes soft after extended direct contact with the PVC tubing. This results in a slower rate of suction". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-0844-04
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2004-04-13
Posted: 2004-07-20
Terminated: 2005-02-18
Recalling firm: Busse Hospital Disposables
Product: Suction Instrument with Tubing, Catalog No. 303. Instrument: Yankauer with Vent. *Tubing: 6'' x 1/4'' I.D. Non-Conductive. Sterile, Single Use, Latex Free. Rx ONLY. *Tubing Made in Mexico. busse Hospital Disposables Hauppauge, NY 11788. --- Classification Name: Unit, Suction Operatory. Class I device, 510 (k) exempt, Device Listing Number A715729. Product comprises 2 components: a Yankauer made from K-Resin and tubing made from PVC. Each instrument is packed in a flexible packaging comprising Tyvek(R) and plastic film. There are 20 units per shipping carton.
Product code: EBR Unit, Suction Operatory
Reason for recall: Firm received complaints of "melting" at tubing connection. The connecting part of the Yankauer becomes soft after extended direct contact with the PVC tubing. This results in a slower rate of suction.
FDA root cause: Other
Action: Urgent Product Recall Letters and Response Forms were sent to the consignees via Registered Mail on 4/13/04.
Distribution: Distributors and end users (hospitals, fire departments/EMS) located nationwide, in Puerto Rico, St. Thomas, Canada, Dominican Republic, Panama, Uganda, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Product codes and lots: Barcode: *+H8003031U*. Lots: 0020337, 0020564, 0020577, 0020642, 0020897, 0020961, 0020986, 0021349, 0021367, 0021414, 0120065, 0120218, 0120394, 0121062, 0121169, 0121225, 0121414, 0220162, 0220213, 0220436, 0220510, 0220596, 0220970, 0221058, 0320169, 0320180, 0320205, 0320410, 0320660, 0321116, 0321180, 0321204.

Product code EBR

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