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Event 81560

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Event summary

Timeline bucket
October 31, 2018
Product types
Device
Classifications
Class II
Statuses
Terminated
Recalling firm wording
COVIDIEN LLC

Dossier provenance

Source snapshots represented here

  • openFDA Device Enforcement Report-date coverage June 20, 2012–July 08, 2026 Known gap: openFDA describes 2004-present coverage, but the current export has no report-date records in this interval.
  • openFDA Device Recall event_date_initiated coverage June 01, 1997–June 30, 2026

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Salem Sump Dual Lumen Stomach Tube 10 Fr/Ch (3.3 mm) x 36" (91 cm), Product Code 8888264911 Product Usage: The Salem Sump Tubes are intended for decompression and drainage of stomach contents following injury, illness, or surgery in patients with intestinal obstruction, and to prevent the distention of the stomach.

Z-0597-2019
Recall number
Z-0597-2019
Initiated
October 31, 2018
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recalling firm
COVIDIEN LLC
Quantity
1522

App-derived interpretation

Labeling or packaging reason.labeling_packaging · v1.0.0
incorrect packaging

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Official device-enrichment evidence · Unknown

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Reason for recall

This voluntary recall is being conducted due to incorrect packaging. In one lot of Salem Sump Dual Lumen Stomach Tubes the 10Fr product was packaged in a 16Fr pouch. The use of a 10 Fr Salem Sump Tube when a 16Fr is needed could result in decreased fluid collection, with the potential to affect patient care, particularly in an emergency situation where the correct size is not readily available.

Code information

1812115564

Distribution pattern

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and foreign distribution to Canada.