The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0965-2025·Announced 2025-01-29

Otological Ventilation Tubes Recalled for Lack of FDA Premarket Clearance

Adept Medical Ltd is recalling 2,610 T-Tube 9mm otological ventilation tubes distributed without required FDA premarket 510(k) clearance. The affected silicone tubes were sold in the US and internationally.

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: The FDA classified this as a Class II recall. No injuries or illnesses have been reported, and the source text describes only a regulatory non-compliance issue—distribution without required premarket clearance—rather than a specific device defect or known safety hazard.

Plain-English summary

Adept Medical Ltd is recalling 2,610 Otological Ventilation Tube T-Tube 9mm double silicone units (Product Code NZ3309-2, UDI-DI: 09421901970376). The recall was issued because these devices were distributed without required FDA premarket 510(k) clearance.

The affected devices were distributed nationwide in the United States and internationally to Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Yemen, United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Turkey, El Salvador, Malaysia, United Arab Emirates, Germany, Greece, Syria, Peru, Hong Kong, Chile, and Ireland. A total of 240 units were distributed in the US.

The specific lot numbers affected are: 2009-1822, 2012-2723, 2013-3079, 2014-3452, 2014-3506, 2015-4277, 2016-4527, 2016-4664, 2016-4997, 2017-5441, 2017-5674, 2017-6117, 2018-6458, 2018-6896, and 2020-9591.

Consumers and healthcare providers who have received these devices should consult with the manufacturer or their healthcare provider regarding appropriate next steps.

The recalled product

Product
Otological Ventilation Tube - T-Tube 9mm - Double - Silicone; Product Code: NZ3309-2;
Manufacturer
Adept Medical Ltd
Hazard
  • lack-of-authorization

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 (17)

  • Product Code: NZ3309-2
  • UDI-DI: 09421901970376
  • Lots: 2009-1822
  • 2012-2723
  • 2013-3079
  • 2014-3452
  • 2014-3506
  • 2015-4277
  • 2016-4527
  • 2016-4664
  • 2016-4997
  • 2017-5441
  • 2017-5674
  • 2017-6117
  • 2018-6458
  • 2018-6896
  • 2020-9591.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.