The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0846-2019·Announced 2019-02-27

Teleflex Recalls Pilling Cooley Sump-Suction Tubes Due to Missing Tip

Teleflex Medical is recalling 80 units of Pilling Cooley Sump-Suction Tubes because a missing internal tip prevents the device from functioning as intended.

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 involves a medical device that fails to function as intended, representing a risk of harm where injury has not yet been reported, consistent with the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Teleflex Medical is recalling 80 units of Pilling Cooley Sump-Suction Tubes, Reference 351547. The recall involves specific lot numbers A8, C8, and I7.

The recall was initiated because the internal tip is missing from the device, which causes it to not function as intended. The affected units were distributed to Texas, New York, the District of Columbia, and the Philippines.

Healthcare providers and consumers should stop using these devices and contact Teleflex Medical for further instructions or a replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Pilling COOLEY SUMP-SUCTION TUBE, REF 351547
Manufacturer
Teleflex Medical
Affected units
80

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 (3)

  • Lot/Batch Numbers: A8
  • C8
  • I7

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states: