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Blue Rhino recallZ-1427-2023 · Cook Incorporated · initiated Apr 7, 2023

Open, Classified

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 Cook Incorporated 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

There were reports from customers that the tracheostomy in the sets and trays is not making a secure connection with the 15mm cap and other 15mm circuit components and accessories. This resulted in an unsecure connection between the device connector and circuit components, cap, or accessories.

FDA root cause category: Nonconforming Material/Component

What the company is doing

An URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL dated 4/7/23 was sent to customers. Actions to be Taken by the Customer 1. Examine inventory immediately to determine if you have Blue Rhino G2-Multi Percutaneous Tracheostomy Introducer Sets and Trays from the Cook Medical lots in Attachment A. If so, quarantine any affected sets/trays that remain unused. Immediately cease all further distribution and use of the affected sets/trays. 2. Return the complete sets/trays to Cook Medical with a copy of the Acknowledgement and Receipt Form to receive a product credit. Refer to the Acknowledgement and Receipt Form for return instructions. 3. Please complete the Acknowledgement and Receipt Form within 5 business days of receiving this letter regardless of whether you have affected sets/trays on hand. You may return the Form via fax (812.339.7316) or email ([email protected]). 4. This notice must be shared with appropriate personnel, including down to the user level, within your organization or with any organization where the potentially affected sets/trays have been transferred. 5. Please immediately report adverse events to Cook Medical Customer Relations by phone at 800.457.4500 or 812.339.2235, Monday through Friday between 7:30am and 5:00pm (Eastern Time), or by email to: [email protected]. Action being Taken by Cook Medical Cook Medical is removing potentially affected products from the market and replacing potentially defective tracheostomy tubes with new tracheostomy tubes as they become available from Medtronic. We recognize that this situation is a potential disruption to your normal operations, and we sincerely apologize. Thank you for your immediate assistance in this matter. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Cook Medical Customer Relations at 800.457.4500 or 812.339.2235. We look forward to your return of the Acknowledgement and Receipt Form.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1427-2023
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated by the company
Apr 7, 2023
Posted by the FDA
May 10, 2023
Recalling firm
Cook Incorporated
Quantity
3.053 units
Product code
JOH
FDA submissions
K193133
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide.

Product description

Blue Rhino G2-Multi Percutaneous Tracheostomy Introducer Set, Reference Part Numbers C-PTIS-100-HC-G-EU-FLEX7.5 (G57695), C-PTIS-100-HC-G-EU-FLEX8.5 (G57696), C-PTIS-100-HC-G-NA-FLEX7.5 (G57691), C-PTIS-100-HC-G-NA-FLEX8.5 (G57692)

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

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C-PTIS-100-HC-G-EU-FLEX7.5 (G57695): UDI-DI 00827002576957, Lot Number 14842940; C-PTIS-100-HC-G-EU-FLEX8.5 (G57696): UDI-DI 00827002576964, Lot Numbers 14727192, 14332964, 14335896, 14380758, 14380755, 14332978, 14332973, 14335892, 14335893, 14464000, 14332985, 14464008, 14463988, 14503228, 14503224, 14503222, 14503229, 14503227, 14742869, 14742870, 14727207, 14742873; C-PTIS-100-HC-G-NA-FLEX7.5 (G57691): UDI-DI 00827002576919, Lot Numbers 15063922, 15063923, 15103482, 14227740, 14221180, 14204927, 14227743, 14221125, 14221198, 14221190, 14163328, 14250265, 14250269, 14317245, 14317213, 14345634, 14376893, 14633088, 14633089, 14794549, 14794548, 14794547, 14874486, 14874484, 14926500, 14967737, 14926505, 14967739, 14967741, 14221180; C-PTIS-100-HC-G-NA-FLEX8.5 (G57692): UDI-DI 00827002576926, Lot Numbers 14608362, 14750607, 14894816, 14264399, 14299799, 14299802, 14299803, 14345667, 14365693, 14365699, 14365696, 14365694, 14365701, 14345687, 14345587, 14456438, 14456443, 14456431, 14407846, 14750610, 14488394, 14488418, 14608361, 14608363, 14750618, 14608360, 14961742, 14961716, 15089037, 15089038, 15136113

Devices named in this recall

4 devices in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.

Product lines

Other devices under the same FDA submission

12 devices cleared under K193133 are not named by identifier in this recall. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 92083).

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