Severity
Critical
FDA Devices recall · Reported October 9, 2013
Medical device tubing used for endotracheal airway application may become weakened and rendered ineffective.
H & H Associates recalled H&H Emergency Cricothyrotomy Kit (Part No. HHECT01/ HHECTK01, NSN 6515-01-573-0692), vacu… - a critical-severity action.
H&H Emergency Cricothyrotomy Kit (Part No. HHECT01/ HHECTK01, NSN 6515-01-573-0692), vacu… was recalled by H & H Associates in October 9, 2013. Reason: Medical device tubing used for endotracheal airway application may become weakened and rendered ineffective.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0006-2014 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
H & H Associates issued this critical-severity FDA Devices recall-Medical device tubing used for endotracheal airway application may become weakened and rendered ineffective..
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0006-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0006-2014) was formally reported on October 9, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 27, 2013. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Terminated. H & H Associates is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Ordinary, VA. Federal records list the affected scope as 6,619 kits.
The documented reason for this recall is: Medical device tubing used for endotracheal airway application may become weakened and rendered ineffective. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide distribution.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified high severity.
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Severity
Critical
Affected scope
6,619 kits
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
H&H Emergency Cricothyrotomy Kit (Part No. HHECT01/ HHECTK01, NSN 6515-01-573-0692), vacuum sealed and packaged in a 5 mil poly bags, labeled in part ***H & H Associates, Inc. CAGE 1NNH6 www.gohandh.com Ordinary, VA 23131 (800) 326-5708***. The product is used to maintain fracture alignment.
Medical device tubing used for endotracheal airway application may become weakened and rendered ineffective.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Critical (Class I) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0006-2014 |
| Date reported | October 9, 2013 |
| Date initiated | August 27, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | H & H Associates |
| Firm location | Ordinary, VA |
| Affected scope | 6,619 kits |
| Distribution | Nationwide distribution. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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