CLASS I Device recall · Reported 18 Sep 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report

Sheridan/CF Novaplus recalled by Teleflex Medical

Teleflex Medical is recalling Sheridan/CF Novaplus, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 30 Jul 2019 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesBatch numbers: 73K1600156 73K1600735 73L1600501 73A1700120 73B1700321 73C1700425 73D1700630 73E1700504 73G1700146 73H1700053 73J1700307 73K1700085 73B1800223 73B1800371 73C1800372 73D1800655 73E1800579 73G1800627 73H1800203 73H1800429 73H1800758 73J1800118 73J1800696
Quantity recalled77136 units

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-2317-2019
FDA event ID
83461
Recalling firm
Teleflex Medical, Morrisville, NC
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
30 Jul 2019
FDA classified
9 Sep 2019
Reported
18 Sep 2019
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Other Reasons

Timeline

30 Jul 2019Recall initiated by company
9 Sep 2019Classified by FDA+41 days
18 Sep 2019Published in enforcement report+9 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Reported complaints indicate an increased incidence of specific lots of the 15 mm Sheridan connector becoming disconnected from the endotracheal tube (ETT). Disconnection from the breathing circuit may result in insufficient oxygenation, requiring medical intervention.

Product as listed by the FDA

Sheridan/CF Novaplus 7.0 mm, REF V5-10114 Product Usage: Tracheal tube/airway management

Where it was distributed

US Nationwide Distribution

Nationwide

Questions about this recall

Is Sheridan/CF Novaplus recalled?

Yes. Teleflex Medical recalled Sheridan/CF Novaplus on 30 Jul 2019. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number Z-2317-2019.

Why was it recalled?

Reported complaints indicate an increased incidence of specific lots of the 15 mm Sheridan connector becoming disconnected from the endotracheal tube (ETT). Disconnection from the breathing circuit may result in insufficient oxygenation, requiring medical intervention.

Which lots are affected?

Batch numbers: 73K1600156 73K1600735 73L1600501 73A1700120 73B1700321 73C1700425 73D1700630 73E1700504 73G1700146 73H1700053 73J1700307 73K1700085 73B1800223 73B1800371 73C1800372 73D1800655 73E1800579 73G1800627 73H1800203 73H1800429 73H1800758 73J1800118 73J1800696

Where was it sold?

US Nationwide Distribution

What should I do if I have it?

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

What does Class I mean?

Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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