The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1956-2019·Announced 2019-08-07

Centurion Recalls Sheridan Endotracheal Tubes for Connector Disconnection

Centurion Medical Products is recalling 80 Sheridan Endotracheal Tubes due to an increased incidence of the connector becoming disconnected from the tube.

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 defect (connector disconnection) that poses a risk of harm to patients, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or illnesses, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Centurion Medical Products Corporation is conducting a sub-recall for Teleflex Sheridan branded Endotracheal Tubes. The recall involves 80 kits, specifically the Sheridan Endotracheal Tube contained inside Centurion kit code TC7855. The affected products are identified by Lot 2018110290.

The recall is being conducted due to an increased incidence of the Sheridan connector becoming disconnected from the Endotracheal Tube. This defect poses a risk of the device failing to maintain airway patency during use.

The affected products were distributed to one account in Arkansas. Centurion Medical Products Corporation is the recalling firm. Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the affected products and contact the manufacturer for instructions on return or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Sheridan Endotracheal Tube contained inside Centurion kit code TC7855.
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 (1)

  • Lot 2018110290

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state: