PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

MEDLINE CLEARPRO TRACH T-PIECE CLOSED SUCTION CATHETER, flat peel pouch EA, 10 EA per Inner Carton (IC), 20 EA/2 Inner cartons per Case (CS). Labeled as follows: a. TRACH T-PIECE, 14 Fr, Item Number/REF: DYNCPTP14; b. TRACH T-PIECE, 14 Fr, Item Number/REF: DYNCPTP14T

Reported: October 5, 2022 Initiated: August 3, 2022 #Z-1857-2022

Product Description

MEDLINE CLEARPRO TRACH T-PIECE CLOSED SUCTION CATHETER, flat peel pouch EA, 10 EA per Inner Carton (IC), 20 EA/2 Inner cartons per Case (CS). Labeled as follows: a. TRACH T-PIECE, 14 Fr, Item Number/REF: DYNCPTP14; b. TRACH T-PIECE, 14 Fr, Item Number/REF: DYNCPTP14T

Reason for Recall

Potential for the suction catheter to come apart from the green connector near the thumb valve. The connector is coming apart from the assembled device when pulling the catheter out of the artificial airway in the patient suctioning process.

Details

Units Affected
136,080 units
Distribution
Nationwide distribution to AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY, and Puerto Rico. International distribution to Canada, Chile, Colombia, Panama, Qatar, United Arab Emirates
Location
Northfield, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
MEDLINE CLEARPRO TRACH T-PIECE CLOSED SUCTION CATHETER, flat peel pouch EA, 10 EA per Inner Carton (IC), 20 EA/2 Inner cartons per Case (CS). Labeled as follows: a. TRACH T-PIECE, 14 Fr, Item Number/REF: DYNCPTP14; b. TRACH T-PIECE, 14 Fr, Item Number/REF: DYNCPTP14T. Recalled by MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield. Units affected: 136,080 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Potential for the suction catheter to come apart from the green connector near the thumb valve. The connector is coming apart from the assembled device when pulling the catheter out of the artificial airway in the patient suctioning process.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 5, 2022. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1857-2022.