Recall Z-2456-2008

Vital Signs Colorado Inc. · initiated August 11, 2008

Terminated

Product

Light Wand Intro Pack, Part Number: 3960, Sterile, Vital Signs Colorado, Inc., Englewood, CO. Contains 5 lighted stylets per pack.

Codes / lots: Lot numbers: 1080D, 1397D, 1623D, 2079D, 2654D, 2949D, 3165D, 3168I, 3207D, 3316H, 3583F, 3693E, 4378W, 4400P, 8045C, 9144C, 9863C, 4022K, 4059F, 4101L, 4198B, 4289Y, 4307A.

Reason for recall

Light protector may detach from lighted stylet during intubation.

FDA-determined cause: Device Design

Action taken

Consignees were notified by letter on 08/11/2008, and instructed to return any unopened and sealed product for replacement.

Details

Recall number
Z-2456-2008
Initiated
August 11, 2008
Posted by FDA
September 21, 2008
Terminated
January 10, 2011
Product code
BSR – Stylet, Tracheal Tube
Quantity
1,121 pieces
Distribution
Worldwide including states of CA, OH, MD, NC, TX and VA facilities in GA, IN, MS, NC, NJ, NM, NY, and VA. Foreign distribution to Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Dubai, Ecuador, Egypt, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Qatar, Republic of China, Saudi Arabia…
Recalling firm
Vital Signs Colorado Inc., Englewood, CO

Official FDA recall record

Other products in the same recall event

RecallProductInitiated
Z-2454-2008 Light Wand Orotracheal Lighted Stylet, Part number: 3910. Sterile, Vital Signs Colorado…Light protector may detach from lighted stylet during intubation. 08/11/2008Terminated
Z-2455-2008 Vital Signs Intubation Pack, Part Number: INTPKF, Sterile, Vital Signs Colorado Inc…Light protector may detach from lighted stylet during intubation. 08/11/2008Terminated