RESPIRATORY THERAPEUTICS GROUP LLC RespVent Closed Suction System T-Piece Tracheostomy Adult, Diameter: 4.6mm (14F), Length: 30.5cm (12in.), MDI Adapter, Cont. 10 Closed Suction Catheter, Sterile R, RxOnly, Reorder Number: RTG-02300, UDI: 00850108006035 - Product Usage: To be used to aspirate liquids or semi solids from a patient s upper airway. Recall

Check Your Product

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Reason for Recall

As stated by FDA

It has been determined that some units of catheters were not tightly connected to the thumb port. This may result in the catheter disconnecting from the thumb port which could reduce the suction performance and make it difficult to remove from the patient's trachea.

Recommended Action

Per FDA guidance

On 8/19/19 a recall notice was sent to all affected customers. The letter outlined the recall issue and requested that customers complete the enclosed form for the return of the products (new and used) and the issuance of replacement product or credit.