Teleflex Medical Sheridan Sher-I-Bronch Endobronchial Tube for Right Bronchial Intubation; an Rx, sterile, sinlge use endobronchial tube with modified tip for right bronchial intubation, 37 Fr.; Hudson Respiratory Care Inc., Temecula, CA 92589-9020, Manufactured in Mexico; catalog number (REF) 5-16137 Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Sheridan Sher-I-Bronch Endobronchial Tube for Right Bronchial Intubation; an Rx, sterile, sinlge use endobronchial tube with modified tip for right bronchial intubation, 37 Fr.; Hudson Respiratory Care Inc., Temecula, CA 92589-9020, Manufactured in Mexico; catalog number (REF) 5-16137
Brand
Teleflex Medical
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
catalog number (REF) 5-16137, lot numbers 1148460 and 1147062
Products Sold
catalog number (REF) 5-16137, lot numbers 1148460 and 1147062
Teleflex Medical is recalling Sheridan Sher-I-Bronch Endobronchial Tube for Right Bronchial Intubation; an Rx, sterile, sinlge us due to The distal end of the tube may be printed incorrectly, with catalog numbers V5-16037 and 5-16037 stating 'Bronchial - Right' instead of 'Bronchial - L. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The distal end of the tube may be printed incorrectly, with catalog numbers V5-16037 and 5-16037 stating 'Bronchial - Right' instead of 'Bronchial - Left', and catalog number 5-16137 stating 'Bronchial - Left' instead of 'Bronchial - Right'.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Customers were notified via Federal Express, Next Business Day Delivery, on February 23, 2005. The accounts were informed of the mislabeling and were instructed to inspect the product lots for any incorrectly printed devices, comparing the writing on the sleeve of the blue bronchial tube with the package label which is correct, and to return all identified affected product to Teleflex Medical, Hudson RCI.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026