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FDA Devices recall · Reported August 7, 2019

Sheridan Endotracheal Tube contained inside Centurion kit code TC7855.

Centurion is conducting a sub-recall for Teleflex Sheridan branded Endotracheal Tracheal Tubes due to increased incidence of Sheridan connector becoming disconnected from Endotrac…

Recall #
Z-1956-2019
Affected scope
80 kits
Initiated
June 7, 2019
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Centurion Medical Products Corporation recalled Sheridan Endotracheal Tube contained inside Centurion kit code TC7855. - a critical-severity action.

Sheridan Endotracheal Tube contained inside Centurion kit code TC7855. was recalled by Centurion Medical Products Corporation in August 7, 2019. Reason: Centurion is conducting a sub-recall for Teleflex Sheridan branded Endotracheal Tracheal Tubes due to increas…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1956-2019 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Centurion Medical Products Corporation issued this critical-severity FDA Devices recall-Centurion is conducting a sub-recall for Teleflex Sheridan branded Endotracheal Tracheal Tubes due to increas….

Critical
severity level
Class I
classification
August 7, 2019
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1956-2019 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1956-2019) was formally reported on August 7, 2019, with the manufacturer initiating the action on June 7, 2019. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Terminated. Centurion Medical Products Corporation is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Williamston, MI. Federal records list the affected scope as 80 kits.

The documented reason for this recall is: Centurion is conducting a sub-recall for Teleflex Sheridan branded Endotracheal Tracheal Tubes due to increased incidence of Sheridan connector becoming disconnected from Endotracheal Tube. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Distributed to one account in Arkansas.. 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 - 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.

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Severity

Critical

Affected scope

80 kits

Related Recalls

6

0 from same agency

Product description

Sheridan Endotracheal Tube contained inside Centurion kit code TC7855.

Reason for recall

Centurion is conducting a sub-recall for Teleflex Sheridan branded Endotracheal Tracheal Tubes due to increased incidence of Sheridan connector becoming disconnected from Endotracheal Tube.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Critical (Class I)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-1956-2019
Date reported August 7, 2019
Date initiated June 7, 2019
Recalling firm Centurion Medical Products Corporation
Firm location Williamston, MI
Affected scope 80 kits
Distribution Distributed to one account in Arkansas.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

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  • This is a Class I (high-risk) recall, stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Devices record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Sheridan Endotracheal Tube contained inside Centurion kit code TC7855.. Recalled by Centurion Medical Products Corporation. Units affected: 80 kits.
Why was this product recalled?
Centurion is conducting a sub-recall for Teleflex Sheridan branded Endotracheal Tracheal Tubes due to increased incidence of Sheridan connector becoming disconnected from Endotracheal Tube.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 7, 2019. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-1956-2019.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Distributed to one account in Arkansas..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-1956-2019) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Devices, reported August 7, 2019. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.