UniPerc — Class II medical device recall Z-3213-2017
Terminated recall by Smiths Medical ASD Inc., reported 2017-10-04. Smiths Medical became aware that one lot of the 8.0mm UniPerc(R) Adjustable Flange Tracheostomy Tube kit, prod
| Recall number | Z-3213-2017 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Smiths Medical ASD Inc., Minneapolis, MN, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2017-08-14 |
| Classified | 2017-09-26 |
| Reported by FDA | 2017-10-04 |
| Terminated | 2019-06-18 |
| Quantity | 89 units |
| Lot numbers | 3308971 |
Product
UniPerc(R) Adjustable Flange Tracheostomy Tube kit, Reorder Number 100/897/080 CZ The UniPerc(R) Tracheostomy Tubes can be used during the surgical placement of a stoma or as a replacement tube to an already existing stoma for patients with larger necks. The tracheostomy tubes are removed and may be replaced after no more than 30 days with an identical device. The range may include the following configurations: cuffed or uncuffed tracheostomy tubes, tracheostomy tube inner cannula, cleaning brushes and tracheostomy tube holder.
Reason for recall
Smiths Medical became aware that one lot of the 8.0mm UniPerc(R) Adjustable Flange Tracheostomy Tube kit, product reorder number 100/897/080 CZ, lot number 3308971, contains an incorrect 9.0mm sized obturator instead of the correct 8.0mm sized obturator.
Machine access
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