# FDA recall Z-1443-2020

> **RESPIRATORY THERAPEUTICS GROUP LLC** · Class II · device recall initiated 2019-08-19.

## Product

RespVent Closed Suction System T-Piece Tracheostomy Adult, Diameter: 4.6mm (14F), Length: 30.5cm (12in.), MDI Adapter, Cont. 10 Closed Suction Catheter, Sterile R, RxOnly, Reorder Number: RTG-02300, UDI: 00850108006035 - Product Usage: To be used to aspirate liquids or semi solids from a patient s upper airway.

## Reason for recall

It has been determined that some units of catheters were not tightly connected to the thumb port. This may result in the catheter disconnecting from the thumb port which could reduce the suction performance and make it difficult to remove from the patient's trachea.

## Distribution

US Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, NJ, NY. OUS: None

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-1443-2020
- **Recalling firm:** RESPIRATORY THERAPEUTICS GROUP LLC
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Ongoing
- **Initiation date:** 2019-08-19
- **Report date:** 2020-03-11

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1443-2020

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-1443-2020. Retrieved 2026-06-10 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-1443-2020. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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