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Shiley TracheoSoft XLT Extended Length Tracheostomy tube; Model Numbers: 72110-050, size 5, Proximal Extension, Uncuffed

FDA device recall Z-1312-04 · posted 2004-08-07 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Nellcor Puritan Bennett
Reason for recall
Device component can become disconnected or dislodged, leading to ineffective ventilation, which could result in serious injury or death.
Action taken
On 7/8/04, the firm initiated the recall. ***[After CDRH recommendations for class I recall situation, the firm issued PR via AP on 8/6/04.]*** .
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Quantity affected
71,021 units
Distribution
The tracheostomy tubes were distributed to 4,179 direct US and US Territory customers. The firm has also distributed products to Canada, the UK, Latin America and Japan. The firm's branches in those c
Date initiated
2004-07-08
Date posted
2004-08-07
Date terminated
2005-11-29
Location
Pleasanton, CA

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Related 510(k) clearances

RecordFirmDate
SHILEY TRACHEOSOFT XLT EXTENDED LENGTH TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE AND DISPOSABLE INNER CANNULA (K003315)Mallinckrodt, Inc.2000-11-08