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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

LMA Esophageal Intubation Detector (EID), Catalog Number EID100 The device is used to assist verification of placement of the endotracheal tube or esophageal/tracheal double lumen tube. This device is to be used as an adjunct to assess intubation. Its purpose is not to eliminate clinical judgment

Z-2022-2012

May 23, 2012

Class II

Product summary

Firm
LMA North America Inc
Event
Event 62337
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
18,799 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-2022-2012

Official wording

Reason: The recall was initiated because LMANA has received a complaint that the Esophageal Intubation Detector (EID100) has a potential to create a false positive if used on a patient during confirmation of intubation.

Code information: 2009 Lot # 90923A, 91222A. 2010 Lot# 00327A, 00518A, 00623A, 00831B, 01013A, 01103A, 01214A. 2011 Lot# 10110A, 10301B, 10423A, 10530A, 10602A, 10703A, 10804A, 11004A. 2012 Lot# 120104, 120414.

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution--USA (nationwide) and the countries of Canada, United Kingdom, ZA, and Australia.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    The recall was initiated because LMANA has received a complaint that the Esophageal Intubation Detector (EID100) has a potential to create a false positive if used on a patient during confirmation of intubation.