Global Healthcare Recalls ET-20 Anesthesia Extension Tubes Due to Kinking
Global Healthcare Inc. is recalling 2,000 cases of ET-20 Anesthesia Extension Tubes distributed in Georgia due to potential kinking that may pose a health hazard.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a potential health hazard (kinking) without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Global Healthcare Inc. is recalling 2,000 cases of ET-20 Anesthesia Extension Tubes, manufactured by Wall Medical Inc. in China. The recall involves Lot Number 1505201, which was distributed exclusively to the state of Georgia. Each case contains 100 individual units.
The firm was notified of a potential product defect where the anesthesia extension tubes may kink or flatten. This defect may represent a potential health hazard to patients using the devices. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II, indicating that use of the product could cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences.
Consumers and healthcare facilities should stop using the affected tubes and contact Global Healthcare Inc. for instructions on returning the product. No specific instructions for end-users are provided in the source text beyond the notification of the defect.
The recalled product
- Product
- ET-20 Anesthesia Extension Tubes, 2.5 ml approximately, Sterile and Disposable, Wall Medical Inc., Made in China
- Manufacturer
- Global Healthcare Inc
- Hazard
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- Lot Number 1505201
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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