PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

Sheridan SHER-I-SLIP and SOFT-TIP Intubating Stylets are intubating stylets manufactured from galvanized carbon steel and aluminum rods that are coated with a blue PVC or polypropylene outer covering and are designed to be placed inside an endotracheal tube to obtain a desired shape during intubation.

Reported: June 21, 2017 Initiated: May 11, 2017 #Z-2587-2017

Product Description

Sheridan SHER-I-SLIP and SOFT-TIP Intubating Stylets are intubating stylets manufactured from galvanized carbon steel and aluminum rods that are coated with a blue PVC or polypropylene outer covering and are designed to be placed inside an endotracheal tube to obtain a desired shape during intubation.

Reason for Recall

Product size listed on the labeling is incorrect.

Details

Recalling Firm
Teleflex Medical
Units Affected
21,690 eaches
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of CT, FL, ID, IN, KY, MA, MI, MN, MO, NE, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, RI, SD, TX, UT, WA and countries of Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Israel, & Portugal
Location
Research Triangle Park, NC

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Sheridan SHER-I-SLIP and SOFT-TIP Intubating Stylets are intubating stylets manufactured from galvanized carbon steel and aluminum rods that are coated with a blue PVC or polypropylene outer covering and are designed to be placed inside an endotracheal tube to obtain a desired shape during intubation.. Recalled by Teleflex Medical. Units affected: 21,690 eaches.
Why was this product recalled?
Product size listed on the labeling is incorrect.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 21, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2587-2017.