Recall Z-0270-2025
King Systems Corp. dba Ambu, Inc. · initiated September 26, 2024
Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature
Product
KING LTSD,SIZE 1,W/SUCTION PORT STERILE-Inserted into a patient s pharynx through the mouth to provide patent airway. Model/Catalog Number: KLTSD421
Codes / lots: UDI-DI: 00612649210162 (Shipper Label); 00612649210155 (Piece Label)
Reason for recall
Exceed the limitations to the 510 (k) exemption in 21 CFR 868.9(a) because it introduces a new indication for pediatric use in an Oropharyngeal Airway.
FDA-determined cause: No Marketing Application
Action taken
King Systems issued Urgent Field Safety Notice on 9/26/624 via email/Certified Mail. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: You must discontinue use and dispose of King LTS-D" Disposable Laryngeal Tube pediatric sizes and identify alternative devices for appropriate airway management. Within one month of receipt of this notice, please provide return response for this Field Safety Notice. This Notice needs to be passed on to all those who might concern within your organization where the devices could have been transferred. Please transfer this notice to other organizations on which this action has an impact. Please maintain awareness of this notice and resulting action for an appropriate period to ensure effectiveness of the corrective action. Patient safety remains our highest priority. If you have additional questions regarding this information, please contact your local Ambu-King Systems sales representative. Should you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact Tammy Feyerherm at tfey@ambu.com.
Details
- Recall number
- Z-0270-2025
- Initiated
- September 26, 2024
- Posted by FDA
- October 30, 2024
- Product code
- CAE – Airway, Oropharyngeal, Anesthesiology
- Quantity
- 21939 units
- Distribution
- Nationwide
- Recalling firm
- King Systems Corp. dba Ambu, Inc., Noblesville, IN
Other products in the same recall event
| Recall | Product | Initiated |
|---|---|---|
| Z-0269-2025 Class II | AMBU / KING LTSD, SIZE 0,1 W/SUCTION PORT, STERILE- Inserted into a patient s pharynx…Exceed the limitations to the 510 (k) exemption in 21 CFR 868.9(a) because it introduces a new indication… | 09/26/2024Open, Classified |
| Z-0271-2025 Class II | KING LTSD,SIZE 2,W/SUCTION PORT STERILE-Inserted into a patient s pharynx through the…Exceed the limitations to the 510 (k) exemption in 21 CFR 868.9(a) because it introduces a new indication… | 09/26/2024Open, Classified |
| Z-0272-2025 Class II | KING LTSD,SIZE 2.5, W/SUCTION PORT STERILE-Inserted into a patient s pharynx through the…Exceed the limitations to the 510 (k) exemption in 21 CFR 868.9(a) because it introduces a new indication… | 09/26/2024Open, Classified |
| Z-0273-2025 Class II | KING LTSD,SIZE 0, W/SUCTION PORT NON-STERILE KIT-Inserted into a patient s pharynx…Exceed the limitations to the 510 (k) exemption in 21 CFR 868.9(a) because it introduces a new indication… | 09/26/2024Open, Classified |
| Z-0274-2025 Class II | KING LTSD,SIZE 1, W/SUCTION PORT NON-STERILE KIT-Inserted into a patient s pharynx…Exceed the limitations to the 510 (k) exemption in 21 CFR 868.9(a) because it introduces a new indication… | 09/26/2024Open, Classified |
| Z-0275-2025 Class II | KING LTSD,SIZE 2, W/SUCTION PORT NON-STERILE KIT-Inserted into a patient s pharynx…Exceed the limitations to the 510 (k) exemption in 21 CFR 868.9(a) because it introduces a new indication… | 09/26/2024Open, Classified |
| Z-0276-2025 Class II | KING LTSD,SIZE 2.5, W/SUCTION PORT NON-STERILE KIT-Inserted into a patient s pharynx…Exceed the limitations to the 510 (k) exemption in 21 CFR 868.9(a) because it introduces a new indication… | 09/26/2024Open, Classified |