The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0964-2025·Announced 2025-01-29

Otological Ventilation Tubes Distributed Without FDA 510(k) Clearance

Adept Medical Ltd is recalling 2,010 units of T-Tube 6mm Double Silicone otological ventilation tubes distributed without required FDA 510(k) clearance. The recall affects 630 US units and 1,380 international units.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II device recall based on regulatory non-compliance with no reported illnesses or injuries. The recall is a compliance matter rather than a documented safety defect.

Plain-English summary

Adept Medical Ltd is recalling 2,010 units of otological ventilation tubes (T-Tube 6mm Double Silicone, Product Code: NZ3306-2) distributed without FDA 510(k) clearance. The product is a Class II medical device that requires FDA clearance prior to US distribution.

The recall includes 630 units distributed within the United States and 1,380 units distributed internationally. International distribution includes Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Yemen, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Turkey, El Salvador, Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates, Germany, Greece, Syria, Peru, Hong Kong, Chile, and Ireland.

Affected lot numbers are 2009-1820, 2013-3195, 2014-3504, 2015-4220, 2016-4652, 2016-5211, 2019-6966, and 2022-10349. Patients, healthcare providers, or others in possession of this product should contact Adept Medical Ltd for instructions regarding the recalled device.

The recalled product

Product
Otological Ventilation Tube - T-Tube 6mm - Double - Silicone; Product Code: NZ3306-2;
Manufacturer
Adept Medical Ltd
Hazard
  • regulatory-non-compliance

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 (10)

  • Product Code: NZ3306-2
  • UDI-DI: 09421901970352
  • Lots: 2009-1820
  • 2013-3195
  • 2014-3504
  • 2015-4220
  • 2016-4652
  • 2016-5211
  • 2019-6966
  • 2022-10349

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.