Severity
Critical
FDA Devices recall · Reported September 3, 2014
The tube fastener on the ET Tube Holder may compress the tracheal tube when used which may cause difficulty when locking the ET Tube Holder in place or difficulty when passing a …
Smiths Medical Asd, Inc. recalled 4001PS Neonatal/Paed.Intubation Kit 2.5mm Murphy, LDS 15mm Conn Pediatric Endotracheal… - a critical-severity action.
4001PS Neonatal/Paed.Intubation Kit 2.5mm Murphy, LDS 15mm Conn Pediatric Endotracheal… was recalled by Smiths Medical Asd, Inc. in September 3, 2014. Reason: The tube fastener on the ET Tube Holder may compress the tracheal tube when used which may cause difficulty w…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2536-2014 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Smiths Medical Asd, Inc. issued this critical-severity FDA Devices recall-The tube fastener on the ET Tube Holder may compress the tracheal tube when used which may cause difficulty w….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2536-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2536-2014) was formally reported on September 3, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on July 7, 2014. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Terminated. Smiths Medical Asd, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Keene, NH. Federal records list the affected scope as 135,518 (110,246 nationwide).
The documented reason for this recall is: The tube fastener on the ET Tube Holder may compress the tracheal tube when used which may cause difficulty when locking the ET Tube Holder in place or difficulty when passing a suction catheter. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - USA including AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV and International…. 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
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Severity
Critical
Affected scope
135,518 (110,246 nationwide)
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
4001PS Neonatal/Paed.Intubation Kit 2.5mm Murphy, LDS 15mm Conn Pediatric Endotracheal Intubation Kit
The tube fastener on the ET Tube Holder may compress the tracheal tube when used which may cause difficulty when locking the ET Tube Holder in place or difficulty when passing a suction catheter.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Critical (Class I) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2536-2014 |
| Date reported | September 3, 2014 |
| Date initiated | July 7, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Smiths Medical Asd, Inc. |
| Firm location | Keene, NH |
| Affected scope | 135,518 (110,246 nationwide) |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - USA including AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV and Internationally to CA, CY, GB, IE… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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