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Tracoe Mini 3.0mm Tube, for pediatric use recallZ-1667-2013 · Bryan Medical Inc · initiated Apr 17, 2013

Class I Terminated All recalls posted in July 2013

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Bryan Medical Inc or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

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Why it was recalled

The pediatric tracheostomy tubes were mislabeled as the smaller infant tracheostomy tubes.

FDA root cause category: Labeling Change Control

What the company is doing

The consignees were contacted by telephone and asked to return the recalled product.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1667-2013
Recall class
Class I (most serious)
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Apr 17, 2013
Posted by the FDA
Jul 8, 2013
Recalling firm
Bryan Medical Inc
Quantity
5 units
Product code
BTO
FDA submissions
K893866
Distribution
Distributed in KY and AL.

Product description

Tracoe Mini 3.0mm Tube, for pediatric use. Pediatric tracheostomy tube used to provide safe airway access.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

The following product/catalog number and lot number was affects: Ref #350-3.0, lot #000-1000071752

Other devices under the same FDA submission

2 devices cleared under K893866 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

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