Medline Industries, LP is recalling 168,632 Sub-G Endotracheal Tubes and 13,092 convenience kits containing these tubes due to reports of structural failures. The device's inflation tube may tear or detach from the main tube, leading to a loss of pressure, inability to inflate the cuff, or moisture buildup within the system. Additionally, the suction pump has been reported as difficult to connect or prone to detaching during medical use. These products were distributed nationwide, including to government and military facilities, between approximately 2021 and early 2024.
If the inflation tube fails or the suction pump detaches, the device may fail to maintain a proper seal in the airway or fail to remove secretions. This can lead to a loss of lung pressure, potential respiratory distress, or the buildup of harmful fluids, posing a critical risk to patients requiring breathing assistance.
Voluntary Recall - Firm Initiated
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