FDA recall Z-1876-2024

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield · Class I · device

Product

Medline Sub-G Endotracheal Tube with Subglottic Suctioning: (1) REF DYNJ18860, Polyurethane Cuff 6.0 mm ID; (2) REF DYNJ18865, Polyurethane Cuff 6.5 mm ID; (3) REF DYNJ18870, Polyurethane Cuff 7.0 mm ID; (4) REF DYNJ18875, Polyurethane Cuff 7.5 mm ID; (5) REF DYNJ18880, Polyurethane Cuff 8.0 mm ID; and (6) REF DYNJ18885, Polyurethane Cuff 8.5 mm ID. Medline SubG Endotracheal Tube with Subglottic Suctioning packaged into the following convenience kits: (1) Medline Intubation Kit - Drawer 3, Reorder No. ACC010502, containing 6.0, 7.0, 7.5, 8.0, and 8.5 sizes subglottic cuff, 6 kits/case; (2) Medline Intubation Tube - Drawer 3, Reorder No. ACC010527, containing 6.0, 7.0, 7.5, 8.0, and 8.5 sizes subglottic cuff, 6 kits/case; (3) Medline Adult Intubation, Reorder No. ACC010540, containing 8.5 size subglottic cuff, 3 kits/case; (4) Medline Adult Intubation, Reorder No. ACC010540A, containing 8.5 size subglottic cuff, 3 kits/case; (5) Medline Airway Kit - Drawer 3, Reorder N

Reason for recall

Complaints have been received that the device inflation tube detached and/or tore from the main tube, resulting in potential moisture buildup, loss of pressure, or inability to inflate. There were also reports the suction pump is difficult to connect or detaches during use.

Distribution

Distribution was nationwide. There was government/military distributon. Foreign distribution was made to San Salvador and United Arab Emirates.

Key facts

Status
Ongoing
Initiation date
2024-02-26
Report date
2024-06-05
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Northfield, IL, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1876-2024