Medline recalls Sub-G Endotracheal Tubes with Subglottic Suctioning (REF DYNJ18860-18885) due to inflation tube detachment causing moisture buildup or loss of pressure. Affected units include specific cuff sizes and kits.
Complaints have been received that the device inflation tube detached and/or tore from the main tube, resulting in potential moisture buildup, loss of pressure, or inability to inflate. There were also reports the suction pump is difficult to connect or detaches during use.
Medline is recalling Sub-G Endotracheal Tubes with Subglottic Suctioning that have a risk of the inflation tube detaching or tearing from the main tube. This can lead to moisture buildup, loss of pressure, or inability to inflate the tube, which may affect medical procedures.
The inflation tube can detach or tear from the main tube during use, causing moisture buildup, loss of pressure, or inability to inflate. This may lead to improper ventilation or failure to maintain airway during critical medical procedures.
Healthcare professionals using these tubes during medical procedures are most at risk. Patients receiving intubation care with the recalled tubes could experience complications if the tube detaches.
Check for the reference codes DYNJ18860 to DYNJ18885 on the tube or kit labels. The tubes have polyurethane cuffs with specific internal diameters (6.0 mm to 8.5 mm). Kits include specific reorder numbers like ACC010502 or DYNDJ1132.
Look for reference codes DYNJ18860 to DYNJ18885 on the tube or kit labels to identify affected units.
Reach out to Medline directly to request a replacement or repair for the affected tubes and kits.
The recalled tubes have reference codes DYNJ18860 to DYNJ18885 with polyurethane cuffs of 6.0 mm to 8.5 mm internal diameter.
The recall applies to specific tube reference codes and associated kits with listed reorder numbers. Check your kit's label for the reference code to determine if it's affected.
The recall states that detachment or tearing can cause moisture buildup, loss of pressure, or inability to inflate, which may affect medical procedures. However, no specific injuries have been reported.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medline to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1876-2024 — Medline Medline Hello, I own a Medline that is covered by recall Z-1876-2024 from Medline. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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