PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Portex Blue Line Ultra Tracheostomy Tube Inner Cannula. One cannula comes inside a package which is labeled in part, Product Usage: The Portex Blue Line Ultra¿ Tracheostomy Tubes are indicated for airway maintenance of tracheostomized patients.

Reported: June 12, 2019 Initiated: February 11, 2019 #Z-1732-2019

Product Description

Portex Blue Line Ultra Tracheostomy Tube Inner Cannula. One cannula comes inside a package which is labeled in part, Product Usage: The Portex Blue Line Ultra¿ Tracheostomy Tubes are indicated for airway maintenance of tracheostomized patients.

Reason for Recall

Packaged with an incorrect size inner cannula.

Details

Recalling Firm
Smiths Medical ASD Inc.
Units Affected
7,840
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide AL, CA, CT, FL, IL, KY, MA, MD, NC, NJ, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, UT, and VA. Canada, UK and Ireland
Location
Minneapolis, MN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Portex Blue Line Ultra Tracheostomy Tube Inner Cannula. One cannula comes inside a package which is labeled in part, Product Usage: The Portex Blue Line Ultra¿ Tracheostomy Tubes are indicated for airway maintenance of tracheostomized patients.. Recalled by Smiths Medical ASD Inc.. Units affected: 7,840.
Why was this product recalled?
Packaged with an incorrect size inner cannula.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 12, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1732-2019.