FDA MedWatch - Centurion Medical Products Premie Pack and Meconium Pack Recall - pediatric tracheal tubes manufactured with an internal diameter smaller than indicated on label

[FDA MedWatch <fda@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Title: FDA MedWatch - Centurion Medical Products Premie Pack and Meconium Pack Recall - pediatric tracheal tubes manufactured with an internal diameter smaller than indicated on label

Centurion Medical Products Premie Pack and Meconium Pack Recall

Audience: Anesthesiology healthcare professionals, hospital risk managers

Centurion Medical Products and FDA notified healthcare professionals about a Class I recall of Premie Pack, Kit Code LM 110 and Full Term Meconium Pack, Kit Code LM115. The pediatric tracheal tubes used in these kits were manufactured with an internal diameter smaller than indicated on the label, which could result in an inability to remove secretions and cause partial or complete blockage of the airway and the inability to ventilate the patient. These products were distributed from January 1, 2007 through September 22, 2009. 

Read the MedWatch safety summary, including a link to the FDA Class I Recall Notice, at:

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm188981.htm

---

Manage your FDA Subscriptions:

• Update your preferences or unsubscribe
• Questions about this service? support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
• Other inquiries? webmail@xxxxxxxxxx

GovDelivery, Inc. sending on behalf of U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) · 5600 Fishers Lane · Rockville MD 20857 · 800-439-1420