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Device product

UniPerc(R) Adjustable Flange Tracheostomy Tube kit, Reorder Number 100/897/080 CZ The UniPerc(R) Tracheostomy Tubes can be used during the surgical placement of a stoma or as a replacement tube to an already existing stoma for patients with larger necks. The tracheostomy tubes are removed and may be replaced after no more than 30 days with an identical device. The range may include the following configurations: cuffed or uncuffed tracheostomy tubes, tracheostomy tube inner cannula, cleaning brushes and tracheostomy tube holder.

Z-3213-2017

August 14, 2017

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Smiths Medical ASD Inc.
Event
Event 77957
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
89 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-3213-2017

Official wording

Reason: Smiths Medical became aware that one lot of the 8.0mm UniPerc(R) Adjustable Flange Tracheostomy Tube kit, product reorder number 100/897/080 CZ, lot number 3308971, contains an incorrect 9.0mm sized obturator instead of the correct 8.0mm sized obturator.

Code information: Lot number 3308971

Distribution pattern: INTERNATIONAL ONLY: GB, FR, AT, DE, IT, SE, IE, BE, ES, LU

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Smiths Medical became aware that one lot of the 8.0mm UniPerc(R) Adjustable Flange Tracheostomy Tube kit, product reorder number 100/897/080 CZ, lot number 3308971, contains an incorrect 9.0mm sized obturator instead of the correct 8.0mm sized obturator.