Severity
Critical
FDA Devices recall · Reported September 18, 2019
Reported complaints indicate an increased incidence of specific lots of the 15 mm Sheridan connector becoming disconnected from the endotracheal tube (ETT). Disconnection from the…
Teleflex Medical recalled Hudson RCI Sheridan Preformed: a) 3.0 mm, REF 5-22006, REF 5-22106 b) 3.5 mm, REF 5-220… - a critical-severity action.
Hudson RCI Sheridan Preformed: a) 3.0 mm, REF 5-22006, REF 5-22106 b) 3.5 mm, REF 5-220… was recalled by Teleflex Medical in September 18, 2019. Reason: Reported complaints indicate an increased incidence of specific lots of the 15 mm Sheridan connector becoming…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2314-2019 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Teleflex Medical issued this critical-severity FDA Devices recall-Reported complaints indicate an increased incidence of specific lots of the 15 mm Sheridan connector becoming….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2314-2019 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2314-2019) was formally reported on September 18, 2019, with the manufacturer initiating the action on July 30, 2019. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Terminated. Teleflex Medical is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Morrisville, NC. Federal records list the affected scope as 278142 units, a scale large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking.
The documented reason for this recall is: Reported complaints indicate an increased incidence of specific lots of the 15 mm Sheridan connector becoming disconnected from the endotracheal tube (ETT). Disconnection from the breathing circuit may result in insuffi… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US 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
278142 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Hudson RCI Sheridan Preformed: a) 3.0 mm, REF 5-22006, REF 5-22106 b) 3.5 mm, REF 5-22007, REF 5-22107 c) 4.0 mm, REF 5-22008, REF 5-22108, REF 5-22208 d) 4.5 mm, REF 5-22009, REF 5-22109, REF 5-22209 e) 5.0 mm, REF 5-22010, REF 5-22110, REF 5-22210 f) 5.5 mm, REF 5-22011, REF 5-22111, REF 5-22211 g) 6.0 mm, REF 5-22212, REF 5-22312, REF 5-22112 h) 6.5 mm, REF 5-22313, REF 5-22213, REF 5-22013, REF 5-22113 i) 7.0 mm, REF 5-22214, REF 5-22314, REF 5-22014, REF 5-22114 j) 7.5 mm, REF 5-22215, REF 5-22315 k) 8.0 mm, REF 5-22216, REF 5-22316 l) 8.5 mm, REF 5-22217 m) 9.0 mm, REF 5-22218 Product Usage: Tracheal tube/airway management
Reported complaints indicate an increased incidence of specific lots of the 15 mm Sheridan connector becoming disconnected from the endotracheal tube (ETT). Disconnection from the breathing circuit may result in insufficient oxygenation, requiring medical intervention.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Critical (Class I) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2314-2019 |
| Date reported | September 18, 2019 |
| Date initiated | July 30, 2019 |
| Recalling firm | Teleflex Medical |
| Firm location | Morrisville, NC |
| Affected scope | 278142 units |
| Distribution | US 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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