| Type of Product |
Medical Device |
| TGA Recall Reference |
RC-2013-RN-00260-1 |
| Product Name/Description |
Reinforced Endotracheal Tubes - Murphy, Magill, Murphy with stylet & Magill with stylet
Multiple lot numbers
ARTG Number: 137834 |
| Recall Action Level |
Hospital |
| Recall Action Classification |
Class I |
| Recall Action Commencement Date |
25/03/2013 |
| Responsible Entity |
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| Reason/Issue |
Potential exists for the plastic inner layers of affected reinforced endotracheal tubes to detach (delamination). The potential consequence of delamination is the constriction of the inner lumen of the endotracheal tube. |
| Recall Action |
Recall |
| Recall Action Instructions |
End users are requested to stop use of all affected devices and return the affected units to their distributor for a credit or replacement units. |
| Contact Information |
1800 339 412 - - Convatec Australia Pty Ltd |