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Portex Uncuffed Nasal Tracheal Tubes, Ivory 5mm x 25cm Reference Number: 100/105/050

FDA device recall Z-0991-03 · posted 2003-07-19 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Portex Ltd.
Reason for recall
Tracheal tubes may be non-sterile
Action taken
Portex Inc. Keene,NH initiated the recall by telephone to direct accounts on 5/16/03. A follow-up Recall Notification letter was issued by Federal Express on May 17, 2003. Dealers were asked to provide a consignee list or contact their accounts directly. Unused product is requested to be returned from the distributors and medical facilities.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Quantity affected
10 units
Distribution
Nationwide
Date initiated
2003-05-16
Date posted
2003-07-19
Date terminated
2006-05-02
Location
Hythe Kent, United Kingdom

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