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Convenience Kit Recall: Medline Industries, LP, Removes Medline Neonatal and Pediatric Kits containing Smiths Medical ORAL/NASAL Endotracheal Tubes due to Smaller than Expected Tube Diameter That May Cause Underventilation 

Medline Industries, LP, is recalling neonatal and pediatric convenience kits that contain recalled Smiths Medical ORAL/NASAL Endotracheal Tubes. The recalled tubes may have a smaller diameter than expected, which may prevent the patient from receiving proper ventilation. The use of these affected products may cause serious adverse health consequences, including lack of oxygen (hypoxia) that may lead to organ failure, swelling of the larynx (laryngeal edema), cardiopulmonary arrest, and death.

At this time, Medline Industries, LP, has reported eight injuries related to this issue. There have been no reports of death. 

This recall involves removing certain devices from where they are used or sold. The FDA has identified this recall as the most serious type. 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 866-359-1704 or email Recalls@Medline.com.