Parker Medical: Medical Device Recall in 2016 - (Recall #: Z-2243-2016)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2016.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Parker Trach-Vac Endotracheal Tubes. Tyvek pouches, 10 per box. Product Usage: The product is an endotracheal tube with sub-glottic suction channel to remove secretions. It is used for intubating patients and used with a ventilator to provide oxygen or anesthetic agents to the patient.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: June 2, 2016

Date Posted: July 27, 2016

Recall Number: Z-2243-2016

Event ID: 74547

Reason for Recall:

Parker Medical announces a voluntary field action for the Parker Trach-Vac Endotracheal Tubes - (Endotracheal tube,with Parker Flex-Tip,Sub-Glottic Suction, High Volume low Pressure) due to tube kinking during use.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 5,500 units

Code Information:

Model Number: H-PFTVPU-60; H-PFTVPU-65; H-PFTVPU-70; H-PFTVPU-75; H-PFTVPU-80; H-PFTVPU-85; H-PFTVPU-90; H-PFTVVC-60; H-PFTVVC-65; H-PFTVVC-70; H-PFTVVC-75; H-PFTVVC-80; H-PFTVVC-85; H-PFTVVC-90 Lot Numbers: 1512TVC2029I through 1512TVC2029O (I, J, K, L, M, N, O); 1602TVC0226I through 1602TVC2226O (I, J, K, L, M, N, O); 1602TVU0226I through 1602TVU0226O (I, J, K, L, M, N,O); 1512TVU2029I through 1512TVU2029O (I, J, K, L, M, N,O)

Distribution Pattern:

US Nationwide Distribution in the states of KY, MO, FL, TN, and TX.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated