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SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2725-2020·Announced 2020-08-05

Medline Recalls ClearPro Trach T-Piece Closed Suction Catheters

Medline is recalling 680 units of ClearPro Trach T-Piece Closed Suction Catheters because the catheter may come apart from the device assembly during use.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a structural defect in a medical device used for airway management, which poses a significant risk of injury.

Plain-English summary

Medline Industries Inc is recalling 680 units of ClearPro Trach T-Piece Closed Suction Catheters, Model DYNCPTP14T, 14 Fr 12.5 IN FOR TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE. The recall was initiated due to reports that the suction catheter may come apart from the device assembly during use.

The affected product is intended for endotracheal suction of adult patients with artificial airways and is for single use only. The recall covers Lot #6918100021. The products were distributed nationwide in the United States, including in the states of AR, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, MS, NY, NV, OH, PA, and TX.

Healthcare facilities and consumers should stop using the affected catheters immediately. Users should contact Medline Industries Inc for further instructions on how to return or dispose of the product.

The recalled product

Product
ClearPro Trach T-Piece Closed Suction Catheter, Model DYNCPTP14T, 14 Fr 12.5 IN FOR TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE - Product Usage: Catheters are intended for endotracheal suction of adult patients with artificial airways. Single use only.
Manufacturer
Medline Industries Inc
Category
Medical Device — Respiratory / Airway Management
Hazard
Affected units
680

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 (2)

  • Model: DYNCPTP14T
  • Lot #6918100021:

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 13 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Medline Industries Inc under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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