Parker Trach-Vac Endotracheal Tubes — Class II medical device recall Z-2243-2016
Terminated recall by Parker Medical, reported 2016-07-27, distributed nationwide. Parker Medical announces a voluntary field action for the Parker Trach-Vac Endotracheal Tubes - (Endotracheal
| Recall number | Z-2243-2016 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Parker Medical, Highlands Ranch, CO, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2016-06-02 |
| Classified | 2016-07-19 |
| Reported by FDA | 2016-07-27 |
| Terminated | 2017-01-31 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 5,500 units |
| Lot numbers | 1512TVC2029I |
| Model numbers | H-PFTVPU-60 |
Product
Parker Trach-Vac Endotracheal Tubes. Tyvek pouches, 10 per box. Product Usage: The product is an endotracheal tube with sub-glottic suction channel to remove secretions. It is used for intubating patients and used with a ventilator to provide oxygen or anesthetic agents to the patient.
Reason for recall
Parker Medical announces a voluntary field action for the Parker Trach-Vac Endotracheal Tubes - (Endotracheal tube,with Parker Flex-Tip,Sub-Glottic Suction, High Volume low Pressure) due to tube kinking during use.
Machine access
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