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Z-1143-2007

Kimberly-Clark Microcuff Endotracheal Tube, Pediatric Oral/Nasal Magill, sizes 3.0mm, 3.5mm, 4.0mm, and...

Kimberly-Clark Corporation / initiated 2007-06-04 / Terminated

Kimberly-Clark Corporation began a recall of Kimberly-Clark Microcuff Endotracheal Tube, Pediatric Oral/Nasal Magill, sizes 3.0mm, 3.5mm, 4.0mm, and 4.5mm, Rx Only, Sterile, Manufacturer: Kimberly-Clark... on . The reason FDA records is "The tubes may kink during use which may impede or prevent ventilation". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1143-2007
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Product
Kimberly-Clark Microcuff Endotracheal Tube, Pediatric Oral/Nasal Magill, sizes 3.0mm, 3.5mm, 4.0mm, and 4.5mm, Rx Only, Sterile, Manufacturer: Kimberly-Clark NV Belgicastraat 13, 1930 Zaventem, Belgium, Made in Malaysia
Product code
BTR Tube, Tracheal (W/Wo Connector)
Reason for recall
The tubes may kink during use which may impede or prevent ventilation.
FDA root cause
Other
Action
Consignees were notified by letter sent via overnight mail on/about June 4, 2007. A follow-up letter was sent to consignees via fax on June 5, 2007. Consignees were instructed to cease distributing the product and return all affected product in inventory to Kimberly-Clark. Distributors were instructed to notify their accounts of the recall. A Product Recall Response Sheet (Packing Slip) was attached to the recall notice.
Quantity in commerce
4376 cases (43760 units/total for both products)
Distribution
Worldwide, including USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, Chile, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, India, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia.
Product codes and lots
Product code 35111-07, 35112-07, 35113-07 and 35114-07, All Lots.