SunMed Tracheal Tube Size 2.5 Recall: Suction Catheter May Not Pass Samples Smoothly
SunMed recalls tracheal tubes size 2.5 (model 1-7333-25) due to suction catheter not passing samples smoothly. Affected units include specific lot numbers from 2021-2026.
Lower-risk recall
The 6Fr suction catheter could not pass through the samples smoothly.
What happened, in plain English
SunMed is recalling tracheal tubes size 2.5 (model 1-7333-25) because the suction catheter may not pass samples smoothly. This could cause issues during medical procedures requiring airway clearance. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1134648-sunmed-tracheal-tube-size-2-5-recall-suction-catheter-may.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1134648-sunmed-tracheal-tube-size-2-5-recall-suction-catheter-may · Updated October 4, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-3172-2026
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“SunMed Tracheal Tube Size 2.5 Recall: Suction Catheter May Not Pass Samples Smoothly.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1134648-sunmed-tracheal-tube-size-2-5-recall-suction-catheter-may. Based on FDA recall #Z-3172-2026 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-3172-2026%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The suction catheter in this tracheal tube may not pass samples smoothly, potentially causing blockages during medical procedures. This could lead to complications if airway clearance is needed.
Who’s affected
Healthcare professionals using the tracheal tube for medical procedures are most likely affected. Patients receiving care with this specific model may be at risk during airway management.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for model number 1-7333-25 on the tracheal tube. Affected units include specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice from 2021 through 2026.
- Brand
SunMed- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Model Number
Look for model number 1-7333-25 on the tracheal tube.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide.
FDA distribution: “US Nationwide distribution in the state of MI.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 54 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- Added to GovInfoNow
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
What lot numbers are affected?
Affected lot numbers include 2108011462, 2108011506, 2109011963, and other specific numbers listed in the recall notice.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-3172-2026 (July 31, 2026) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-3172-2026 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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