Parker Medical recalls Parker Trach-Vac Endotracheal Tubes. Tyvek pouches, 10 per box. Product Usage: The product is an endotracheal tube with…

Recall date

June 2, 2016

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-2243-2016

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Parker Medical

Sold / distributed

US Nationwide Distribution in the states of KY, MO, FL, TN, and TX.

Why it was recalled

Parker Medical announces a voluntary field action for the Parker Trach-Vac Endotracheal Tubes - (Endotracheal tube,with Parker Flex-Tip,Sub-Glottic Suction, High Volume low Pressure) due to tube kinking during use.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Parker Trach-Vac Endotracheal Tubes. Tyvek pouches, 10 per box. Product Usage: The product is an endotracheal tube with sub-glottic suction channel to remove secretions. It is used for intubating patients and used with a ventilator to provide oxygen or anesthetic agents to the patient.