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FDA Device recall Z-0497-2021

ProVu Single Use Video Stylet with ET Tube, Part/Size: 038-990-080U/ 8.0, 038-990-075U/ 7.5, 038-990-070U/ 7.0, 038-990-065U/ 6.5 *Note: pr…

On 2020-12-02 the FDA classified a Class I recall of ProVu Single Use Video Stylet with ET Tube, Part/Size: 038-990-080U/ 8.0, 038-990-075U/ 7.5, 038-990-070U/ 7.0, 038-990-065U/ 6.5 *Note: pr… by Flexicare Medical, citing when the video stylet cuff is over-inflated there is potential for occlusion of the corrugated section of the ETT, and increased resistance to gas flow and difficulty in ventilati….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-0497-2021
ClassificationClass I
Statusterminated
Initiated2020-09-22
Published2020-12-02
Last updated2026-09-13 11:55 UTC
CompanyFlexicare Medical
DistributionUS

Product

ProVu Single Use Video Stylet with ET Tube, Part/Size: 038-990-080U/ 8.0, 038-990-075U/ 7.5, 038-990-070U/ 7.0, 038-990-065U/ 6.5 *Note: product list updated per 12/23/2020 letter to customers

Reason

When the video stylet cuff is over-inflated there is potential for occlusion of the corrugated section of the ETT, and increased resistance to gas flow and difficulty in ventilating the patient.

Identifiers

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Part/ Lot: 038-990-080U/ 191102901, 200300486, 200300539, 200500068, 200500069, 200803210, 191201567, 200904316, 200904…Part/ Lot: 038-990-080U/ 191102901, 200300486, 200300539, 200500068, 200500069, 200803210, 191201567, 200904316, 200904319; 038-990-075U/ 191102900, 200100157, 200300535, 200300536, 200300537, 200402330, 200402331, 200402333, 200402334, 200402335, 200402336, 200402337, 200403976, 200404287, 200500991, 200500992, 200501790; 038-990-070U/ 201000813, 201100558; 038-990-065U/ 201000808, 202002462 *Note: product and lot number list updated per 12/23/2020 letter to customers

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:55 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0497-2021%22

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