
Endotracheal Tube Recall: Smiths Medical Removes ORAL/NASAL Endotracheal Tubes Due to Smaller Than Expected Tube Diameter That May Cause Underventilation
Smiths Medical is recalling ORAL/NASAL Endotracheal Tubes after becoming aware that certain sizes of ORAL/NASAL Endotracheal Tube products may have a smaller diameter than expected. If the diameter of the device is smaller than expected, it may not provide enough ventilation to the patient.
The FDA has identified this as a Class I recall, the most serious type of recall. This recall involves removing certain devices from where they are used or sold. This device may cause serious injury or death if you continue to use it.
Questions?
Customers in the U.S. with questions about this recall should contact Smiths Medical at smithsmedical6767@sedgwick.com or 1-877-877-0317.
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