The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1177-2017·Announced 2017-02-15

Teleflex Recalls Sheridan Cuffed Tracheal Tubes Due to Labeling Inconsistency

Teleflex Medical is recalling Sheridan cuffed tracheal tubes because some units are labeled with incorrect sizes, potentially leading to improper airway management.

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 labeling error on a medical device used for airway management, which poses a risk of harm if an incorrectly sized tube is used, but no specific injuries or illnesses are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Teleflex Medical is recalling Sheridan/CF and Sheridan/HVT cuffed tracheal tubes, catalog numbers 5-10114 and 5-10315. The recall involves 25,274 units from lots 73A1500461 and 73D1400082. These medical devices are used to insert into a patient's mouth or nose for airway management.

The recall is due to a labeling inconsistency where units labeled as 7mm tubes may actually contain 6.5mm tubes, and units labeled as 7.5mm tubes may contain 5.5mm tubes. This discrepancy could result in the use of an incorrectly sized tube for a patient's airway.

The affected units were distributed worldwide, including in the United States and internationally to Canada, Chile, and Japan. Healthcare providers and facilities should check their inventory for these specific catalog numbers and lot numbers. If found, the devices should be removed from use and returned to Teleflex Medical for credit or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Sheridan/CF, Cuffed Tracheal Tube, Catalog # 5-10114 and Sheridan/HVT Cuffed Tracheal Tube, Catalog # 5-10315 A tracheal tube is inserted into a patients mouth or nose for airway management
Manufacturer
Teleflex Medical
Affected units
25,274

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)

  • Lots 73A1500461 & 73D1400082

Distribution