Airway Kit containing Sheridan Endotracheal Tubes by Centurion Medical Products: Class I Recall - Due to Potential for the Tube Connector to Dislodge, Which May Result in Disconnection of the Patient from the Breathing Circuit AUDIENCE: Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Health Professional, Risk Manager ISSUE: Teleflex recalled multiple models of the Hudson RCI Sheridan and Sheridan Endotracheal Tubes due to reports of the Sheridan endotracheal tube connector dislodging from the endotracheal tube, causing disconnection of the patient from the breathing circuit, which may result in insufficient oxygenation, decrease in vital signs, or death. Four deaths and 18 injuries have been reported to Teleflex in association with disconnection. However, Centurion has no reported injuries or complaints. The use of affected product may cause serious adverse health consequences, including death. Healthcare professionals and patients are encouraged to report adverse events or side effects related to the use of these products to the FDA's MedWatch Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program: Complete and submit the report online. Download form or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178.

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