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Z-0680-05

Sheridan Sher-I-Bronch Left Endobronchial Tube; an Rx, sterile, sinlge use endobronchial tube with modified...

Teleflex Medical / initiated 2005-02-23 / Terminated

Teleflex Medical began a recall of Sheridan Sher-I-Bronch Left Endobronchial Tube; an Rx, sterile, sinlge use endobronchial tube with modified tip for left bronchial intubation, 37 Fr.; Hudson... on . The reason FDA records is "The distal end of the tube may be printed incorrectly, with catalog numbers V5-16037 and 5-16037 stating 'Bronchial - Right' instead of 'Bronchial - Left', and catalog number 5-16137 stating 'Bronchial - Left' instead...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0680-05
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Teleflex Medical
Product
Sheridan Sher-I-Bronch Left Endobronchial Tube; an Rx, sterile, sinlge use endobronchial tube with modified tip for left bronchial intubation, 37 Fr.; Hudson Respiratory Care Inc., Temecula, CA 92589-9020, Manufactured in Mexico; sold under the following catalog numbers: a) catalog number (REF) V5-16037: Novaplus Sterile Sher-I-Bronch Endobronchial Tube for Left Bronchial Intubation, 37 Fr., Novation Corporation, Irving, TX 75062 b) catalog number (REF) 5-16037: Hudson RCI Sheridan Sher-I-Bronch Endobronchial Tube for Left Bronchial Intubation, 37 Fr.
Product code
CBI Tube, Tracheal/Bronchial, Differential Ventilation (W/Wo Connector)
Reason for recall
The distal end of the tube may be printed incorrectly, with catalog numbers V5-16037 and 5-16037 stating 'Bronchial - Right' instead of 'Bronchial - Left', and catalog number 5-16137 stating 'Bronchial - Left' instead of 'Bronchial - Right'.
FDA root cause
Other
Action
Customers were notified via Federal Express, Next Business Day Delivery, on February 23, 2005. The accounts were informed of the mislabeling and were instructed to inspect the product lots for any incorrectly printed devices, comparing the writing on the sleeve of the blue bronchial tube with the package label which is correct, and to return all identified affected product to Teleflex Medical, Hudson RCI.
Distribution
Nationwide and internationally to Argentina, Canada, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, Korea, the Netherlands, South Africa and Vietnam.
Product codes and lots
catalog number (REF) V5-16037, lot number 1145385;  catalog number (REF) 5-16037, lot numbers 1147855 and 1146242